Doncaster College
Animal Management Technician - Part Time
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Help Shape the Future of Animal Care Education
Are you passionate about animal welfare and keen to inspire the next generation of animal management professionals?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Animal Management Technician Instructor to join our Animal Management team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with practical animal care experience who enjoys supporting learners in a dynamic educational environment.
Working within our Animal Management Unit, you will play a key role in the care and welfare of a wide range of species, supporting students to develop their practical skills while ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, health and safety, and customer service. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the animal facilities, promotional activities, and the delivery of an outstanding learning experience.
Actual Salary: £21,346.46 - £22,412.51 per annum
Working Pattern: Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support students undertaking practical activities within the Animal Management Unit.
- Deliver high standards of animal husbandry, including feeding, health checks, enrichment, accommodation maintenance and welfare monitoring.
- Assist in the development and improvement of the Animal Management Unit, including projects to enhance facilities and animal accommodation.
- Maintain accurate animal, stock, health and safety records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and College procedures.
- Order supplies, manage stock levels and support the day-to-day operation of the unit.
- Support marketing, recruitment and promotional events including Open Days, school visits and community engagement activities.
- Assist with student progress, behaviour management and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to support high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes.
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Essential Criteria
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Animal Management.
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
- Experience working within an Animal Management environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students and stakeholders.
- A commitment to animal welfare, safeguarding and achieving the highest standards for learners.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- 30 pro rata Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
- On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
- Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: 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.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing Date: 5th August
Interested?
For an informal discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact:
staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
Join us and help develop the skills, confidence and knowledge of the next generation of animal management professionals.
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
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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.
On site
- nursery
- 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
Let's Teach Programme
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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