Lecturer in Animal Management

Overview

Capel Manor College is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Animal Management to deliver high-quality teaching across the Animal Management provision, with a focus on Higher Education programmes and Access to Higher Education pathways, including Veterinary Science and Animal Science and Welfare. The School of Animal Management offers courses from Level 1 through degree-level study, including Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care, Level 2 Animal Care Technical Diploma, Level 3 Animal Management Advanced Diploma, alongside Access to HE Diplomas, a Keeper and Aquarist apprenticeship, and Higher Education programmes in Animal Management and Zoology.

Students benefit from facilities and a diverse animal collection, including exotic, farm, and companion species, with reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds housed across campuses.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging and academically rigorous teaching that supports students’ progression into higher-level study and employment within the animal science sector.
• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons, set ambitious goals, and effectively monitor and assess student progress.
• Provide constructive feedback that enables students to develop scientific understanding, critical thinking, and academic skills, while modelling professional values and behaviours.
• Contribute to curriculum development and bring enthusiasm, innovation, and subject expertise to the classroom.

• Strong scientific expertise in Animal Management or a related field.
• Experience delivering teaching or training, particularly in Higher Education and Access to HE contexts.
• Ability to inspire learners and support them to develop scientific understanding, critical thinking, and academic skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of students.

Capel Manor College offers benefits including generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts, and access to an online GP.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.