BTEC Animal Care Tutor

Job Reference: HCC
624339

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £13,487 - £15,036 per annum)

Work Location: Staunton Farm, Havant

Hours per week: 21

Contract Type: Temporary until 31 October 2027 (Term-Time only)

Closing Date: 21 July 2026

Inspire the next generation of animal care professionals in one of Hampshire’s most unique learning environments.

Set within the stunning grounds of Staunton Farm, part of Hampshire County Council’s Countryside Service, this is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for animal care with teaching and learner development. Home to a diverse range of animals, beautiful walled gardens, the largest glasshouse on the South Coast and over 1,000 acres of beautiful historic parkland, Staunton Farm welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year.

Our vibrant Education Team plays a vital role in connecting people with animals, nature and learning, delivering engaging educational experiences to over 10,000 school children annually. As a BTEC Animal Care Tutor, you'll help shape the future workforce of the animal care sector, delivering inspiring, hands‑on learning in a truly exceptional setting.

• Deliver inspiring, interactive, and educational sessions for students and visiting groups.
• Promote meaningful engagement with animals, animal welfare, and the natural environment.
• Act as a professional ambassador for Staunton Farm, ensuring a welcoming and high‑quality experience for all visitors.
• Support teachers and group leaders to maximise learning outcomes during visits.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the BTEC Animal Care specification.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and resources that integrate theoretical knowledge with hands‑on animal care.
• Deliver teaching across classroom and practical farm environments, making effective use of facilities and animals.
• Assess learner work in accordance with BTEC standards, including coursework, assignments, and practical assessments.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement.

• Organise and coordinate teaching sessions and practical activities effectively.
• Maintain teaching resources and ensure readiness for delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align education programmes with farm operations.
• Ensure efficient day‑to‑day running of learning activities in line with operational requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices in all teaching and practical activities.
• Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
• Ensure safe handling of animals, equipment, and tools.
• Comply fully with health and safety legislation, safeguarding, and animal welfare standards.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.
• Remain vigilant to signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or welfare concerns.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Ensure all learning activities are risk assessed with safeguarding considerations embedded.
• Support vulnerable learners, including those with additional needs or mental health challenges.
• Promote personal safety, wellbeing, and respectful behaviour.
• Accurately record and report safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external agencies where required.
• Undertake regular safeguarding training and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge.

• Understand and implement all corporate policies relevant to the role.
• Promote health and safety, equality, diversity, and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and statutory requirements.

• Ensure the safe use, storage, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and resources.
• Support the maintenance of animal areas and learning environments.
• Continuously review teaching delivery and…