At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach animal management subjects and support students in their learning journey.
- Company: Join the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a leading education provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, pension scheme, free parking, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working with animals.
- Qualifications: Degree in Animal Behaviour or related field; teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31633 - 45341 £ per year.
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Animal Management Lecturer to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a full-time basis. This is a fixed term role working starting 12th August 2026 until 9th July 2027. The role pays from T1 £31,633 up to T11 £45,341 dependent on experience and qualifications.
The successful applicant will possess the ability to deliver a diverse range of practical and theoretical subjects, including animal behaviour, biology, animal health, breeding and genetics, and animal training predominantly at L3 T-level BTEC. An understanding of business management would also be valuable but not essential. Ideally, you will have experience teaching and assessing with various awarding bodies, such as BTEC and City and Guilds.
Creativity and inclusivity are crucial, as you will be engaging with a broad range of learners. Therefore, we seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and versatile lecturer ideally with a proven track record in further education. Alongside teaching duties, you will also take on course tutorship, requiring a full commitment to supporting students throughout their college journey and into employment or further studies.
You will need a degree in a relevant subject area such as Animal Behaviour Welfare and Zoology as well as experience working directly with a range of animals in industry. A teaching qualification is preferred, and qualifications in assessing learning and internal verification are advantageous.
BCA is a popular and growing FE college with a strong land-based heritage, including a licensed BIAZA-accredited zoo and an excellent Animal Management Centre. We boast an outstanding record of academic and pastoral achievement, fostering a caring and respectful ethos. We are looking for adaptable, resourceful, and excellent communicators who can work effectively as part of our team.
If you have exceptional organisational skills, can prioritise your workload, and are an active listener who encourages development and champions achievement, you will thrive in this role.
About Us: The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our staff benefit from:
- Generous non-working day entitlement
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68.% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop Cafeteria
- Various health wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Thursday 9th July 2026. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Animal Management Lecturer employer: Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the development of both staff and students. With generous benefits such as a Teachers’ Pension Scheme, free onsite parking, and various health and wellbeing initiatives, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. The college's commitment to fostering a caring environment, combined with its state-of-the-art facilities and strong land-based heritage, makes it an ideal place for passionate educators to grow and make a meaningful impact in the field of animal management.
Contact Details:
Windsor Forest Colleges Group Recruitment Team
