Post title: Lecturer -Animal Care (Reference: SMB613) Hours: 30 hours per week Salary: £22,465.36 - £29,328.64 per annum (based on the FTE £27,707.28 - £36,172.26 per annum) Based at our Brooksby Campus The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. We are looking for an Animal Care Lecturer with the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision. You may currently be working in an Animal Care setting looking for your first job in teaching. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment. Working as part of the Animal Care team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Animal Care and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques. Set in an 850 acre countryside estate, our dedicated animal care unit is home to a range of animal species giving our students the hands-on experience they need to build a success career in the industry. As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one. We offer a wide range of benefits including: • Career Average Pension Scheme (Teacher’s Pension) • 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays • Onsite free parking at all campuses • Professional development to achieving a professional teaching qualification • Onsite gym at Brooksby • EAP Scheme • Discounted Healthcare Scheme To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website. Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities jfryer at smbgroup.ac.uk Closing Date: Noon, 19 September 2024 We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.