Salary:
£30,454 up to £37,474 with potential uplift to £2000 for Programme leader role
Location:
Taylor Hill
Hours and Weeks per Year:
37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
A unique opportunity has become available to join the land-based team due to one of the team gaining promotion to a senior role. The Land-based faculty which has an ambitious culture and a drive to succeed. We welcome applications from both new or experience teaching staff who are looking to start an exciting career at Kirklees College.
You’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of animal care workers on full time, adult and short courses. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of Animal care Lecturer, you’ll predominantly be based at the Taylor Hill and your focus will be on delivering creating, driving and leading on high quality lessons and practical sessions in the various animal care units
Your key responsibilities will be to teach and develop programmes of study (including T levels) to meet the needs of our learners in a variety of sectors in the land-based industries. The successful candidate will create a positive classroom environment by engaging learners and aim to help our students develop the ambition and confidence in their abilities as they prepare for their next step.
You will have the ability to teach at level 3 and a land-based degree level qualification or be able to prove equivalent ability with demonstrable experience in the animal care sector. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Work Location: In person