Shared Services Partnership
BTEC Animal Care Tutor
Havant
£27.7k – £30.6k/yr
Posted 14 days ago
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## **BTEC Animal Care Tutor** – Temporary
**Job Reference:** HCC624339
**Location:** Staunton Farm, Havant
**Salary:** £13,487 – £15,036 per annum (pro-rata, equivalent to £27,780 – £30,564 full-time)
**Hours:** 21 per week
**Contract:** Temporary until **31 October 2027** (Term-time only)
**Closing Date:** 21 July 2026
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### **About the Role**
Inspire the next generation of **animal care professionals** in Hampshire’s most unique learning environment. As a **BTEC Animal Care Tutor** at **Staunton Farm**, you’ll deliver engaging, hands-on education to young people within the breathtaking setting of the farm—the largest house gardens in Britain, 1,000+ acres of historic parkland, and 150,000+ annual visitors.
### ** Overview**
The **Education Team** engages over **10,000 school children** annually. This **vital role** enables you to teach **Animal Care**, fostering a passion for nature and wildlife in a unique setting and shaping future industry professionals.
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### **Key Responsibilities**
#### **Teaching Duties**
- Deliver **inspiring, interactive sessions** for students, schools, and visiting groups.
- Curate engaging lessons combing theoretical BTEC Animal Care content with **practical farm-based learning**.
- Assess learner work (coursework, assignments, practicals) and provide **constructive feedback** per **BTEC standards**.
- Support teachers and group leaders to maximise learning outcomes.
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Operational Management
- coordinate sessions, activities, and resources to ensure smooth delivery.
- Collaborate with colleagues to align education plans with farm operations.
- Maintenance and organisation of teaching materials and facilities.
Risk Management & Safety
- Enforce strict health and safety policies in teaching, practicals, and animal care.
- Conduct risk assessments, maintain safe equipment, and adhere to legal safeguarding standards.
- Assume full accountability for your students’ well being, including additional needs.
Safeguarding Duties
- Apply up-to-date safeguarding policies (e.g. KCSIE), reporting risks and concerns via the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all learners, including those with disabilities or vulnerabilities.
- Complete ongoing safeguarding training and recordkeeping.
Additional Responsibilities
- Champion equality, diversity and sustainability.
- Contribute to lesson development, equipment maintenance, and continuous service improvements.
Requirements
Skills & Attributes
- Strong ability to engage young learners, manage groups effectively, and tailor structured yet supportive teaching sessions.
- Exceptional communication and organisation skills, with the ability to plan, evaluate, and adapt course materials.
- Minimum knowledge of animal care principles (formal qualifications preferred but not mandatory).
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and professional behaviour.
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The Benefits with Hampshire County Council
- ish benefits package (holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time, family-friendly policies).
- Interest-free travel loans/discounts.
- Empowering and inclusive workplace prioritising work-life balance and collegial growth.
- Shifts may include weekends/bank holidays (compensated in line with Hampshire County Council policy).
Contact & Next Steps
For inquiries, connect with John Cartwright, Countryside Parks Business Manager: Telephone: 0370 779 2782 Email: john.cartwright@hants.gov.uk
Vetting Note: A criminal records check will be conducted.
Hampshire County Council Commitments
- Safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults at all times.
- Anti-discrimination: Equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of creed, disability, or protected characteristics.
- Disability Confident: Actively seek inclusive recruitment solutions.
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Skills
BTEC Animal Care Delivery
Lesson Planning
Student Assessment
Animal Welfare
Safeguarding
Risk Assessment
Group Management
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Classroom Management
Practical Teaching
Curriculum Development
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