Curriculum Leader – Animal Management
💰Salary: Up to £42,420 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)
🕒Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
📋Contract: Permanent
📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
📅Closing Date: 28th October 2026
✨ Sparsholt has a considerable reputation and facilities that are truly representative of the zoo and animal care sector. The post holder will join a team of 5 Curriculum Leaders who lead the lecturing staff in the continued improvement of standards of both teaching and learning and pastoral care. Key to this is supporting the team in their roles and encouraging the implementation of innovative teaching techniques and the robust use of the College’s policies and procedures.
Your focus will be on the continuing growth and development of the high-quality teaching programmes provided by the curriculum area. This includes supporting the continued development of the academic team and supporting the progress coaches in providing a high quality of learner-focused support to enable our learners to achieve the highest possible outcomes during their time at the College.
It is essential that the successful candidate has experience of delivering Technical and T level qualifications in Animal Care/Management.
As part of the role, you will also teach on a broad range of animal courses but with a reduced teaching load to allow incorporation of these additional duties.
Why Join Us? 🌱
At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.
You’ll benefit from:
- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success
- A peaceful, spacious campus setting
- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career
College Benefits: 🎓
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• 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
Join us in making a difference!
Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.