Teacher of Animal Care

Derby College Group

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This is a maternity cover role, fixed term until October 2026.

Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher to join our excellent Level 3 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall. You’ll deliver high quality, inspirational teaching which encourages learners to reach their full potential, promoting progression on to higher level courses or preparing them for careers working with animals. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

As part of the Animal Care team, you’ll participate in the resourcing and preparation of the course delivery and assessment, undertake course administration and internal quality assurance. You will be involved in student progress and achievement including setting and reviewing of academic targets with learners and providing pastoral support.

As part of the role, you’ll take an active part in course related trips and visits, recruitment of learners, open days and information evenings and supporting the work experience that learners undertake as part of their course as well as ensuring that all college and awarding body standards are met.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

The successful candidate will have proven experience of providing outstanding support for learners and be flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement and quality. You’ll have a strong background in animal husbandry including the handling, feeding and behaviour of animals with the ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Experience of teaching and delivering City & Guilds Technical certificate in Animal Management at Level 3 is desirable and up-to-date industry CPD and experience is a requirement.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.