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Lecturer in Animal Management (on-site)

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Posting date: 27 November 2025
Salary: £27,702 to £41,892 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 December 2025
Location: Otley, Ipswich
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Suffolk New College
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Lecturer in Animal Management (on-site)
Salary range of £27,702 to £41,892 per annum
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
*Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process

Are you passionate about animals, specifically wildlife and zoo species? Do you want to share your expertise and inspire the next generation of animal care professionals?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Management Lecturer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong industry experience who is ready to make a real difference in education, encouraging and inspiring young people.

You would be required to:
• Teach and assess animal related subjects (theory and practical) up to Level 3 to a wide range of learners.
• Inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to the development and planning of a dynamic curriculum that reflects industry standards and practices.

We are looking for:
• Relevant, up-to-date experience in animal husbandry and management.
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area.
• A genuine passion for education and the ability to engage and support learners.

Suffolk New College can provide relevant teacher training to those individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become effective teachers.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site, therefore, you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

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