Animal Management Lecturer

Job Title: Lecturer / Course Manager in Animal Management

Status: Multiple vacancies including full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed term contracts

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 17th August 2025

Assessment Centre Date: Ongoing throughout August 

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the state-of-the-art Animal Centre and Zoo which have won national recognition for excellence as well as the courses that deliver the very best animal management education. Following continued investment in our facilities, we boast an exceptional range of world-class facilities, as well as a team of teaching staff who are genuinely passionate about supporting every student to reach their full potential.

About the role

We are currently looking to appoint multiple Lecturer / Course Manager's to join the Animal Management team, with a mix of permanent, fixed term, full-time and part-time. The roles will support in the teaching of a range of subjects to Further Education learners. We are looking for an exceptional, well organised individual to course manage, implement quality assurance processes and develop new curriculum content that keeps us at the forefront of this evolving arena.

As the department moves into the T-level curriculum, it would be advantageous if candidates have a good understanding of Level 3 T-level delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop new curriculum content consistent with college approved procedures
• Develop links and builds relationships with industry and associated stakeholders
• Provide Course Management to one or more student groups
• Establish effective working relationships with all interdependent areas of the College
• Optimise use of the College Animal Management Department through knowledge transfer internally and externally

The successful candidate will:

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in relevant subject
• Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
• Recognised Teaching Qualification (or be willing to work towards one)
• Technically sound with inspirational and innovative teaching ability
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with individuals at all levels including students, parents, colleagues and the wider industry

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.