Animal Science Lecturer

Animal Science Lecturer

Location: London
Rate: £26.32 per hour (unqualified) – £28.52 per hour (qualified)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, Ongoing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Animal Science Lecturer to join a leading Further Education college in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Science professional to join an established curriculum team on a temporary, ongoing basis.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across BTEC Level 1 to Level 3 Animal Science programmes, including Animal Care and Animal Management courses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching and assessing Animal Science from Level 1 through to Level 3.
• Delivering a range of Animal Science and Animal Husbandry units.
• Teaching across associated Animal Care and Animal Management BTEC programmes.
• Acting as a course tutor and supporting students with their academic progress and wider learning needs.
• Preparing high-quality lessons, course documentation and assessment materials.
• Supporting internal moderation and quality assurance processes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Liaising with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• Supporting students in securing and completing mandatory work experience.
• Contributing to the development and coordination of new and existing courses.
• Supporting students to develop their English and Maths skills within the curriculum.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, equality, health and safety and continuous improvement.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Animal Science, Animal Care, Animal Management or a related discipline, together with experience of teaching or training in the subject.

Essential requirements:

• An Honours Degree in Animal Science, Zoology or a relevant subject.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.
• Experience teaching or training Animal Science-related subjects.
• Ability to teach and assess Animal Science effectively up to Level 3.
• Experience supporting students as both a subject teacher and course tutor.
• Good understanding of course specifications, assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employers, universities and awarding bodies.
• A commitment to supporting student achievement and delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

This role would suit an experienced Animal Science Lecturer, Animal Management Lecturer, Animal Care Lecturer or experienced Animal Science professional with teaching experience looking for a temporary, ongoing opportunity.

To apply: Please send your CV for consideration. Early applications are encouraged.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.