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Teacher of Animal Care
| Posting date: | 12 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,625 to £40,080 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derby College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E5754 |
Summary
Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our excellent Level 1 & 2 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall. You will be required to 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.
The Opportunity
As part of the Animal Care team, you will be required to 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small animal health, husbandry, health and safety and employability in the animal care industry. You will have the ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
As part of the role, you will take an active part in course related trips and visits, recruitment of students, open days and information evenings and supporting the work experience that students undertake as part of their course as well as ensuring that all college and awarding body standards are met. You will be involved in the development of the Level 2 technical certificate in animal management in the next academic year. You will also have a strong background in supporting students pastorally.
About you
The successful candidate will have proven experience of providing outstanding support for students and be flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement and quality. Up to date knowledge and experience of animal husbandry including the handling, feeding and behaviour of animals is essential. Experience of teaching and delivering the City &Guilds Technical certificate in Animal care at Level 2 is desirable and up-to-date industry CPD and experience is a requirement.
The Benefits
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 23.68% 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
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
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 applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is 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.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our excellent Level 1 & 2 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall. You will be required to 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.
The Opportunity
As part of the Animal Care team, you will be required to 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small animal health, husbandry, health and safety and employability in the animal care industry. You will have the ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
As part of the role, you will take an active part in course related trips and visits, recruitment of students, open days and information evenings and supporting the work experience that students undertake as part of their course as well as ensuring that all college and awarding body standards are met. You will be involved in the development of the Level 2 technical certificate in animal management in the next academic year. You will also have a strong background in supporting students pastorally.
About you
The successful candidate will have proven experience of providing outstanding support for students and be flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement and quality. Up to date knowledge and experience of animal husbandry including the handling, feeding and behaviour of animals is essential. Experience of teaching and delivering the City &Guilds Technical certificate in Animal care at Level 2 is desirable and up-to-date industry CPD and experience is a requirement.
The Benefits
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 23.68% 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
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
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 applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is 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.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.