Higher Education Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing (maternity cover)

• 💰Salary: Up to £39,201 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
• 🕒 Working Pattern: Full – time, fixed-term (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) mat leave to start from May 2026
• 📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
• 📅Closing Date: 27th March 2026
• Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday 15th April

University Centre Sparsholt is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Science to join our respected Higher Education team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals within a supportive, forward-thinking, academic environment.🐾

About the role: 🌟

The successful candidate will be part of a team ensuring the quality of Sparsholt‘s Higher Education provision and will teach on a range of courses which may include Veterinary Nursing Degree, Veterinary Nursing Diploma, and Animal Science. The academic role will involve supporting our students and delivering both taught and practical classes. All staff will engage in CPD and scholarly activity and there are opportunities for personal development to study higher degrees where appropriate to the role. We encourage staff to undertake time in practice annually as part of your professional registration which we will support.

What we’re looking for: 🌱

• We are looking for qualified nurses with practice experience. Preference will be given to those holding appropriate post graduate qualifications. Diploma or Degree route of qualification accepted.

• Experience in working with young people or learners

• Holding a minimum of a grade 4/C in English and maths at GCSE level (or equivalent)

• A passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students

• Strong communication skills

The post holder should also possess, or be willing to work towards, an appropriate teaching qualification. Teaching qualifications are supported as part of your development and run on site.

College Benefits: 🎓

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

• Free on-site parking

• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes

• Flexible Working Policy

• 42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (prorated for part-time roles)

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus

• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game

• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon

• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

• Several on-site food outlets offering great value meals

• An on-site nursery (operated by a commercial provider)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.