Animal Management Lecturer Full Time

Confidential
Animal Management Lecturer (1 x full-time, permanent position)

We are an ambitious, forward looking college with high aspirations for our learners. We are currently seeking to appoint 1 x Animal Management Lecturer and Course Manager to join our busy, thriving Animal Management and Science Department. This role will be based at Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead.

The successful applicants will have the ability to deliver a range of practical and theoretical disciplines. We are seeking to appoint one lecturer within our L3 curriculum team to teach subject areas such as practical husbandry skills, animal health and biology, breeding and genetics and another to deliver to our L1 and L2 students in subject areas such as biology, feeding and accommodation, practical animal husbandry, animal health (the ability to teach GCSE biology would be beneficial). Both posts require candidates to be creative and inclusive as you will be delivering to a broad range of learners. As such we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and versatile lecturers’ with proven track records at further education level. In addition to teaching responsibilities you will also be required to take on course leadership, student recruitment, quality assurance, progress tracking, planning and assessment of students.

You will ideally hold a degree in a relevant subject area (particularly if delivering at L3) and have demonstrable experience working with animals in industry. We teach progressive husbandry techniques based on positive reinforcement, so a strong understanding of learning theories is essential as well as exceptional knowledge of animal diets and housing needs. You will ideally hold a teaching qualification but this is not essential, however the ability and commitment to work towards one is highly desirable.

BCA is a popular and expanding FE college with a strong land-based heritage inclusive of a licensed BIAZA accredited zoo and an excellent Animal Education Centre. We have an outstanding record of academic and pastoral achievement and pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every student is important.

We are looking for adaptable, resourceful, excellent communicators, who will be able to work effectively as part of our team. If you have great organisational skills, can prioritise your workload and are an active listener who encourages development and champions achievement, you’ll thrive in this role.

Why Work for Us

Generous holiday entitlement & pension scheme

A wide range of learning & career opportunities

Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount-schemes

Comprehensive life events, long service and recognition programme

Various health & wellbeing benefits (including free use of the College Gym)

How to Apply

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Tuesday 12th July 2022

The intervIew date is to be confirmed.

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.

Please note, early applications are encouraged as we may choose to close this vacancy early if we feel we have a number of suitable applications.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCA is committed to equal opportunities for all whilst safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

It is proposed that the Berkshire College of Agriculture will merge with The Windsor Forest College Group on 1st August 2022. All appointments from this date will be made on The Windsor Forest College Group terms and conditions of employment