Lecturer and Programme Leader: Animal Management; Bede

Lecturer and Programme Leader:
Animal Management (Bede) Agriculture, Engineering and Animal Care

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 24 September 2026

Reference: 0657-26

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -
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Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

We are looking for a positive and approachable individual who is passionate about supporting students to succeed. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, an effective communicator and someone who can build productive relationships with students, colleagues and employers. They will be organised, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards while creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Being a Change maker means making a positive difference every day. We are looking for someone who is open to new ideas, willing to improve the learner experience, and committed to helping students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for their future careers. Through their enthusiasm and professionalism, they will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and student success.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our Animal Care and Management provision while delivering high-quality teaching that inspires and supports students to achieve their goals. The role combines programme leadership and teaching, allowing you to make a real impact on the learner experience and contribute to the growth of the department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills, work closely with industry partners, and play a key role in shaping future…