Teacher - Animal Care

Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 03/06/2026

Job Category:

Group Member: Leeds City College

Campus: Temple Newsam Home Farm

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days;
  Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane)
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles

Leeds City College are seeking a teacher to join our dynamic team in the Animal Care and Land Management department. In this role you will have the opportunity to deliver animal management lessons to students, as part of their programme of study.

This role will be predominantly based at Temple Newsam, but on occasion there may be the requirement to also work at other campuses such as Printworks or the University Centre. Whilst this role doesn't include any practical delivery, the department is based in a working farm and historical estate so the successful candidate should like animals and be comfortable in a land‑based real work environment.

The School of Animal Care and Land Management offers a wide range of study programmes, apprenticeships and Higher Education (HE). The department currently delivers courses from entry to level
6. Whilst this role will predominantly be working with Further Education (FE) students, we will require the successful candidate to demonstrate flexibility and be able to work with a variety of learners.

We envisage this role starting in September 2026. This is a permanent full time position.

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods.
• Create effective assessment activities, provide SMART learning targets, developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
• Reflect on teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Join a friendly, supportive, hard‑working team who are passionate about developing learners' self‑esteem, abilities and progress.

• Be qualified to degree level in a related subject.
• Hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Have relevant up-to-date subject knowledge and recent delivery experience in the Further Education or school sector.
• Be qualified with English and Maths at Level 2 or above.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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