Instructor – Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre (AHWRC)
💰Salary: Up to £28,167 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)
🕒Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
📋Contract: Permanent - multiple roles available
📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
📅Closing Date: 17th November 2026
✨ We looking to recruit enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our Companion Animal team.
The AHWRC is a leading practical teaching facility that houses a large range of both domestic and exotic animal species. The centre holds a number of industry recognised licenses including a 5* Pet shop licence and a professional boarding kennel licence, zoo licence & is BIAZA accredited.
This is an exciting opportunity to educate the next generation of animal careers and pass on your knowledge and experience to better the animal care industry. As an instructor you will also have input into species collection planning, enclosure design, department development and animal husbandry.
The post holder will teach and assess animal husbandry to groups of students on the companion animal sections. There is the ability to either work on both sections or specialise on section 1: Cats and dogs or Section 2: Small mammals. Section 2 has a variety of exotic and domestic species. These include rabbits, ferrets, guineapig, domestic mice, hamsters, rats, spiny mice, Egyptian long eared hedgehog, degu and chinchillas. You will be expected to deliver exceptional practical teaching, as well as having dedicated time on section to contribute to the daily husbandry of the section you are working on.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant professional experience working with a range of animals as well as a real passion and enthusiasm for animals and helping all learners to reach their maximum potential.
Candidates should be educated to at least level 3 in a relevant qualification e.g. Animal Management and also hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to attain one. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and will have experience working in an educational setting.
This post is to be based at the Sparsholt campus so the ability to drive is also desirable.
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 Local Government 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.