0.6 Lecturer in Animal Care - HD11433
| Posting date: | 28 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,770 to £37,425 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2024 |
| Location: | Moreton Morrell, Warwick |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warwick College Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HD11433 |
Summary
This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £16,062 – £22,455 per annum.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
As a member of the land based directorate, you will be responsible to the Head of FE Animal Welfare and Vet Nursing Sport.
MAIN TASKS
● Teaching – The person appointed will be available to cover lessons across the Animal Care courses at levels 1-3.
● Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
● Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
● Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
● Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
● Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
✓A level 4 or equivalent qualification in Animal Welfare/Management or Veterinary Nursing would be preferable or related subjects.
✓GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
✓Previous experience of teaching/course management in an FE college setting.
✓Experience of working in an animal related industry and be current in your CPD.
✓Previous experience of teaching Animal Behaviour, Biology, Health, Training, Science, Nutrition, Feeding, Handling, Accommodation & Animal Welfare.
✓Knowledge of delivering BTEC Animal related courses from Level 1 - Level 3.
✓Previous experience within Animal Care, Welfare or Zoological setting (either commercial, industrial and / or teaching).
✓Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics in the specified subject.
✓Demonstrable experience of teaching FE and HE to a high standard, particularly to 14-19 year olds in an educational setting.
✓Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills (e.g. e-mail, the internet and other software applications).
✓Availability to teach across the week from Monday to Friday.
✓In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis
Desirable Attainments:
✓A level 3 or above qualification in Science.
✓Post graduate qualification.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
As a member of the land based directorate, you will be responsible to the Head of FE Animal Welfare and Vet Nursing Sport.
MAIN TASKS
● Teaching – The person appointed will be available to cover lessons across the Animal Care courses at levels 1-3.
● Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
● Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
● Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
● Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
● Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments:
✓A level 4 or equivalent qualification in Animal Welfare/Management or Veterinary Nursing would be preferable or related subjects.
✓GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
✓Previous experience of teaching/course management in an FE college setting.
✓Experience of working in an animal related industry and be current in your CPD.
✓Previous experience of teaching Animal Behaviour, Biology, Health, Training, Science, Nutrition, Feeding, Handling, Accommodation & Animal Welfare.
✓Knowledge of delivering BTEC Animal related courses from Level 1 - Level 3.
✓Previous experience within Animal Care, Welfare or Zoological setting (either commercial, industrial and / or teaching).
✓Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics in the specified subject.
✓Demonstrable experience of teaching FE and HE to a high standard, particularly to 14-19 year olds in an educational setting.
✓Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills (e.g. e-mail, the internet and other software applications).
✓Availability to teach across the week from Monday to Friday.
✓In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis
Desirable Attainments:
✓A level 3 or above qualification in Science.
✓Post graduate qualification.