Lecturer in Animal Management; Mat Cover

Animal Management Lecturer – 0.8 Maternity Cover

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum ( pro rata: £28,973.60 – £34,557.60 per annum)

Contract:

0.8 FTE, Maternity Cover

Interviews:
Week commencing 28 September 2026

Think FE are working with a well-regarded college in Northamptonshire that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Management Lecturer on a 0.8 maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Animal Management department and play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across both Further Education and Higher Education programmes.

As an Animal Management Lecturer, you will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that helps students develop both their academic knowledge and practical understanding of the animal sector. You will support learners throughout their studies, monitor progress and contribute to the continued success of the department.

• Delivering Animal Management programmes across FE and HE levels
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons for a diverse range of learners
• Assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Monitoring learner progress and supporting students to achieve their full potential
• Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
• Contributing to curriculum development and the wider Animal Management department
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• A BSc in Animal Science, Animal Management or a closely related subject
• Strong subject knowledge within animal management and/or animal science
• The ability to engage and support learners across FE and HE programmes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to high-quality teaching and learner success
• A Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable.
• Previous experience teaching within further or higher education would also be advantageous.

The salary for this 0.8 position is £36,217 – £43,197 per annum (after pro rata £28,973.60 – £34,557.60 per annum).

The college also offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 44 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• Up to 5 College closure days
• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employer pension contribution of 28.68%
• A supportive and established curriculum team
• The opportunity to teach across both FE and HE provision

With interviews taking place week commencing 28 September, the college will be moving quickly with suitable applicants.