The vacancy
DN Colleges Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Animal Management Technician/Instructor to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to place learners at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality education and ensuring the success of our students in the Animal Management programme.
Working hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4pm
Pro rata salary
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging curriculum content for Animal Management courses.
- Prepare learning materials and assess student assignments.
- Provide guidance, counselling, and support to students to meet their individual learning needs.
- Contribute to course verification, leadership, and quality assurance processes.
- Manage the classroom environment and teach on a range of further and apprenticeship education courses.
- Participate in curriculum development and the use of ICT as a teaching tool.
- Engage in continuous professional development and maintain up-to-date knowledge in your specialist area.
Essential Criteria
- Industry experience in Animal Management.
- Relevant teaching qualification or substantial industrial experience (or working towards a teaching qualification).
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification at level 3.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further and Higher Education sector.
- Knowledge and experience of innovative learning and teaching techniques.
- Understanding of internal quality processes and procedures.
- Customer-centred approach with attention to detail.
- Professional appearance suitable for a workplace with students and animals.
To apply for this post click 'Apply now'. For further information contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
Closing date: 29th January
Interviews: 10th February
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Us
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.
We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.
Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.
The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
Health and fitness suite
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.
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