Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Animal Management Lecturer to join our Animal Science Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a Permanent Contract Part-Time (0.86 FTE).
This Animal Management Lecturer role is part-time working 32 hours per week, reporting directly to the Head of Department. The primary purpose of the role is to provide exceptional teaching and assessment experiences to students, thereby enabling them to maximize their potential. This includes preparing and delivering educational content, assessing student performance, and fostering an environment conducive to learning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
2. Participate in student interviews, enrolment, and induction.
3. Prepare detailed schemes of work and lesson plans.
4. Provide continuous assessment and feedback.
To be successful, candidates should have a background in at least two of the following subject areas: Animal Biology, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Health, Animal Behaviour/Welfare, Zoo Animal Husbandry/Management, with experience of working with a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic mammals/ectotherms.
Experience working within an Accredited Animal Collection or organization such as a Zoo, Wildlife/Animal Park, Animal Rescue or Veterinary Practice is beneficial, preferably with UK-based experience to ensure knowledge of UK legislation and management of animals in captivity.
The Animal Management Lecturer is also expected to offer academic support, prepare students for various assessments, and maintain accurate student records. Additionally, the role includes contributing to curriculum development and participating in a range of college-related activities such as parents’ evenings and marketing events.
About Us:
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do, and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our Staff Benefit From:
* Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes.
* Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
* Free on-site parking at all sites.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Family-friendly policies to support Work-Life Balance.
* On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria.
* Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Slough and Langley College site.
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday 2nd May 2025.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
* Job Reference: windsorforest/TP/5951/392-1
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 02 May, 2025
* Job Category: Animal & Science
* Business Unit: Academic
* Location: Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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