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.