Advanced Practitioner in Animal Management

About The Role and Person

Are you a strong Animal Management teacher ready to take the next step beyond a lecturing role? Capel Manor College is seeking a high-quality teacher of Animal Management to join our team as an Advanced Practitioner. This role represents the next step in our teaching career pathway and is designed for teachers who demonstrate strong classroom practice and are ready to contribute to the development of teaching and learning within their department. You will continue to deliver high-quality teaching across Animal Management programmes while also supporting colleagues through coaching, mentoring and the sharing of effective practice.

Why this role is different

• Take the next step in your teaching career within our teaching pathway
• Influence and support teaching practice within the Animal Management team
• Share expertise and support colleagues to improve teaching
• Contribute to teaching improvement initiatives within a specialist land‑based college

What the role involves

• Delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Animal Management programmes.
• Supporting the health and welfare of the College’s animal collection during practical teaching activities.
• Contributing to curriculum development and engaging learning resources.
• Modelling effective teaching practice within the department.
• Supporting colleagues through mentoring, coaching and the sharing of effective practice.
• Contributing to departmental CPD and teaching improvement initiatives.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 5 teaching qualification (DET / Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent)
• Has relevant industry experience within the animal sector (zoo, farm or similar)
• Demonstrates strong teaching practice and a commitment to high‑quality learning
• Is ready to take the next step in their teaching career
• Enjoys sharing effective teaching strategies and supporting colleagues
• Is passionate about helping students succeed in a practical learning environment

About the role

• Lecturer Scale 25–35
• You will receive an extra responsibility payment of £1,000 per annum for this position which will be paid in equal monthly instalments.
• An additional payment of £1,000 per annum will be awarded where Advanced Practitioners meet the Ofsted‑aligned KPIs, evidenced through demonstrable impact on teaching quality and learner outcomes across their caseload.
• 3 hours teaching remission per week to support coaching and quality improvement activity
• Full‑time, permanent role
• Based at Mottingham Campus

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. We are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.