Animal Care Technician
Salary: Point 14, £13,725 per annum (pro-rata of £24,080)
Hours: 21 hours per week, all year round. Working days will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Peterborough College
We are looking for a flexible, motivated individual who enjoys working with both people and animals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our animal care units which house a range of exotic animals including small mammals, birds, fish and reptiles, and our outdoor unit working with rabbits, chickens, ferrets, chinchillas etc.
In this role, duties will include animal husbandry, record keeping, health monitoring, maintaining general hygiene, and health and safety. You will contribute to the delivery of the curriculum in the area, supporting both staff and students, assisting teaching staff to prepare for sessions, and supervising and assessing practical tasks of students while they undertake duties such as maintenance of accommodation, feeding, and general animal husbandry.
Applicants should have previous experience of working with animals, a passion for education, and an animal care qualification at least at level 3 relating to the care/management of animals.
The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the 365-day rota for care of the animals during weekends and holidays. Ideally, the applicant will live locally to Peterborough College to ensure that care can be maintained if there are significant disruptions to travel and in case of emergency.
IEG benefits:
Peterborough College offers a flexible, friendly workplace, 30-37 days annual leave (role dependent) plus bank holidays, a very generous contributory pension scheme, and continuous professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. We also offer occupational sick pay to protect you and your family.
How to apply:
IEG is actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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