Practical Instructor Animal Management

Practical Instructor for Animal Management About The Role and Person

Are you passionate about working with animals and enthusiastic about helping others learn hands‑on skills? Capel Manor College is looking for a dedicated Practical Instructor in Animal Management to join our dynamic team.

As a Practical Instructor, you will play a vital role in supporting our teaching staff and guiding students through the practical elements of their Animal Management courses. You will lead engaging sessions that bring learning to life, demonstrating safe handling techniques, animal husbandry tasks, feeding routines, enrichment activities, and other essential skills. Your expertise will help students develop the confidence, competence and professional behaviours they need to succeed in the sector.

You will also be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of animal welfare and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed throughout all practical activities.

• Hold a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Animal Management or a related subject.
• Have hands‑on experience caring for animals in a professional setting.
• Be confident demonstrating skills and guiding others – whether through training, mentoring, or workplace instruction.
• Be enthusiastic about supporting learners from a wide range of backgrounds.

Experience in education is not required; what matters most is your practical knowledge, communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others develop.

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, we play a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

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

We are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristic.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. All staff members are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

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

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