Role: Practical Instructor - Animal Management Location: Shuttleworth CollegeSalary/ Benefits: From £26,000 DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays), People's Pension, Retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.Working Pattern: 37hr (1.0 FTE)Contract Type: Permanent – Full TimeAbout the role:We are looking for a Practical Instructor to join our Animal Sciences Department based at Shuttleworth College.
As a Practical Instructor you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students by:Providing skill instruction and assessment to students in zoological centre and practical areasPreparing and delivering practical learning materials to learners across a range of coursesParticipating in the care of animals, to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals)Monitoring health, behaviour and welfare of all animals and provide high standards of animal care and managementOverseeing all practical areas across the programme area with responsibility for Health and SafetyProviding technical support in the zoological centre and classroom areas.About you:Level 4 qualification in Animal Care or Animal ManagementEnglish and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A*-C or equivalentWillingness to work towards assessor trainer qualificationsRecent successful practical experience in animal care and management sectorExperience of working with a range of animals including pet and exotic speciesKnowledge of the husbandry requirements of a range of animals to include farm pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals)Knowledge of UK animal care sector and current industry practicesKnowledge of safe practices and procedures when working with animalsKnowledge of legislation appropriate to the animal care industry within the UKResponsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns