Lecturer - Animal Welfare & Management

We are seeking a 0.8 FTE Lecturer in Animal Welfare & Management to join our dedicated Animal Welfare department on a maternity cover basis. This role will play a key part in ensuring the department continues to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across our FE and HE programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining high academic and welfare standards, supporting students to achieve their full potential in a practical, industry-focused learning environment.

Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 28 September 2026.

Your duties You will deliver Animal Welfare courses whilst participating in Curriculum development to meet the needs of changing industrial demand and College development. You will also tutor and manage one or more courses or groups of students and participate in demonstrations and practical activities. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate able to provide Further Education and Higher Education delivery.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please view the Job Description.

Applicants must have a broad range of knowledge and industry experience working with a wide range of animals, including small mammals, exotics and large animals and husbandry experience. Applicants should have an excellent knowledge base and hold a BSc or equivalent in Animal Science or a related subject. You will hold or be willing to work towards and achieve a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education) or equivalent.

Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage although not essential. You will have obtained a minimum of grade C or equivalent in GCSE English & Maths, and be able to demonstrate your commitment to ongoing CPD.

Moulton College is a land-based college set within rural Northamptonshire, known for its impressive modern facilities, on-site commercial enterprises, and a strong reputation for high-quality Further and Higher Education provision.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 44 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• A maximum of 5 College closure days
• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Online payslips