British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Animal Ranger/Teacher
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The ARC Centre
Location: Surrey
Closing date for applications: 31st Jul 2026
Contact: Louise Wilkinson-Jaffe (louise@the-arc-centre.co.uk)
Sector: Education
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £24,570 - £30,030 a year
Company Description
We are a unique animal education centre, based within a primary school. We run weekly classes for children aged 2 - 18, teaching them various aspects of animal care and husbandry. Species include corsac foxes, parrots, meerkats, capybara, skunks, sugar gliders, and much more.
Job Description
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The Role
An Animal Ranger Position - 35 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday. This role includes Duty Manager hours on a Sunday. Duty Manager hours are paid at £15ph, and general hours at £13.50.
- Annual pay increases based on performance are available.
- This is a permanent role, starting as soon as possible.
- Additional Duty Manager hours in the evening (£15ph) are also an option for candidates, once basic training has been passed.
This role would suit a range of people, in particular, those that have Animal Management, Teaching, or Teaching Assistant experience.
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We are a unique animal education centre, based within a primary school. We are an Alternative Provision and work with students with high SEND needs, including children at risk of exclusion. This role includes working 1:1 with students, completing their daily academic targets, whilst with the animals.
We also run weekly extra-curricular classes for children aged 1 - 18, teaching them various aspects of animal care and husbandry.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team. The right candidate must be comfortable working with children and animals. We are looking for an outgoing, driven candidate to join our small team and be an ambassador for our company.
Responsibilities Will Include
- General husbandry of all animals on site.
- 1:1 teaching students either in the classroom or the centre.
- Running animal education classes for 2-18 year olds.
Successful Candidate(s) Will Have
- A wide range of experience with animals or teaching.
- Experience working in a classroom environment.
- Experience working with children with SEND.
- Experience working with children with behavioural difficulties.
- Great people skills and will be expected to engage with the public during weekly classes / educational tours/ school visits, etc.
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The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, able to work independently, with a positive outlook, and excellent communication skills at all levels. Must also be comfortable completing manual work. Please note, shifts are fixed during school term time. Shifts during the school holidays are more flexible.
Desirable Attributes Of a Successful Candidate
- Strong observation skills.
- Experience of public speaking.
- Full clean driving licence.
- A relevant animal-related qualification.
- Experience working with children including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Full in-house training will be given to the successful candidate. CPD training will be offered after a probational period.
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