Lecturer in Animal Studies in Writtle

About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity to contribute as part of a dynamic team of staff delivering to a growing number of Further Education students across a range of animal courses within the Further Education animal studies department. Within this varied role, you will be required to teach theory and practical sessions to students on full and part‑time courses in Further Education. Ideally, you will have in‑depth knowledge that can be applied across various aspects of animal management, including animal health, behaviour, husbandry, wildlife and welfare. It would be an advantage if you have either experience within a similar role previously or in industry with up‑to‑date technical knowledge. To be successful, you will have experience of lecturing and be in possession of level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, a vocational qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent and an appropriate endorsed Teaching Qualification (or be required to commence studies within 1 year of employment).

Benefits and Working Culture: We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel‑to‑work scheme and a competitive relocation package.

Legal and Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality and Diversity: We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy.

Flexible Working: Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

Recruitment Process: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.