Animal Management Teacher

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Teacher to join our Animal Management team at Merrist Wood Campus. In this role, you will deliver education and training to students primarily in Level 3 BTEC Animal Management and T Level courses in areas such as animal biology, breeding, genetics, and the business element of animal management. You will also support safe working practices, study skills, welfare and ethics.

The position is part-time, 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE), and based at the Merrist Wood College campus. You will work within a cutting‑edge £4 million animal management centre that houses a wide range of species on a 400‑acre campus. You will also act as a Study Programme Owner, maintaining communication with families, holding regular one‑to‑one meetings, monitoring student progress and collaborating closely with subject teachers to ensure students reach their full potential.

What you need to be successful:

• Animal Management Teachers must be role models for our students, ensuring they graduate not only with professional qualifications but also with the skills they need to thrive in their careers.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area such as Animal Management or Science.
• Have a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Previous work history in an FE environment, ideally delivering units associated with Animal Science topics (BTEC) or working in an Animal Science area.
• Ideally, you will have a higher level animal management or science qualification, experience teaching T‑Level qualifications, and experience of assessing would be highly desirable.
• You should also be capable of engaging with students at all levels to maximise their strengths, prepare them for success, and experienced in working with and teaching students with special educational needs.
• Your communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to deliver engaging and effective lessons to a diverse range of learners.
• You will have strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, and will thrive as part of a supportive team with numerous opportunities for career development.

Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests, will writing, and access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored three‑day induction programme and development programmes for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term‑time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve‑point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding:

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.