Animal Studies Practical Instructor

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 06-07-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3Ae
• Salary: up to £28,896
• Hours: 37.5 per week

Description

Join Our Growing Animal Studies Team at Plumpton College 

Are you passionate about animal welfare and practical education? Would you like to help shape the next generation of animal care professionals? 

At Plumpton College, we are proud to offer an exceptional learning environment for students passionate about animals and the land-based industries. As our curriculum and animal collection continue to grow, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Practical Lecturer in Animal Studies to join our team. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Delivering high-quality, hands-on teaching and training across a variety of animal species 

• Supporting learners on-site with practical animal husbandry and handling sessions 

• Contributing to the care and welfare of our extensive animal collection 

• Assisting with the planning, assessment and quality assurance of practical curriculum delivery 

• Inspiring and motivating learners to achieve their full potential 

What we’re looking for: 

• A passionate individual with solid experience in animal care and management 

• Strong practical skills with a wide range of domestic and exotic species 

• A teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one) 

• A proactive and positive approach to teaching and student engagement 

Why Plumpton? 

• A competitive salary  

• Free use of the onsite gym 

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Free eye tests  

• Discounts on Plumpton courses  

• Discounted Plumpton wine  

• Free onsite parking  

• Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer  

• Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday  

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes  

• Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement  

• TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card  

• A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house  

• A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process  

• We are a Disability Confident Committed employer  

• We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees  

• Comprehensive CPD   

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme  

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.  

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.  

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.