Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria:
An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration

Role Title: Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing

Location: Northop

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time (O.4 FTE) 14.8 hours a week

Pro Rata Salary: M1 £ 13,438.40 - UP3 £ 20,772.80 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Registered Veterinary Nurse with a desire to educate and inspire? Join us at Coleg Cambria, Northop, as a Veterinary Nurse Lecturer and make a significant impact on the future of veterinary nursing education.

As a Veterinary Nurse Lecturer, you will have a range of responsibilities to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for students at Level 2 and 3. You will deliver captivating and informative teaching sessions, utilising your expertise to engage and inspire students.

Your role will involve the preparation of learning materials and the meticulous marking of students' work to provide valuable feedback and track their progress.

As a dedicated educator, you will adhere to quality systems to continuously improve student retention, recruitment, and achievement targets. Actively participating in the college's self-assessment procedures, external inspections, and verification activities, you will contribute to maintaining and enhancing the educational standards of the institution.

Monitoring and evaluation are essential aspects of your role. You will assess the effectiveness of learning sessions and engage in teaching observations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education that meets the diverse learning needs of students.

Join us at Coleg Cambria, Northop, and become an integral part of our mission to provide exceptional veterinary nursing education. Through your dedication and expertise, you will empower and inspire the next generation of veterinary nursing professionals, shaping a brighter future for the field.

Any successful candidate without a teaching qualification must also be willing to complete a PGCE which would be funded by the college, this will be one day a week over 2 years, starting from September.

Essential Requirements

• Registered veterinary nurse (RVN)
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in veterinary nursing
• Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407) or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some…