Associate Lecturer in Animal Studies

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 25-01-2026
Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
Salary: up to £35,496 per annum pro rata
Hours: bank
Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

We are seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic Associate Lecturers in Animal Studies to join our lecturing team on a flexible, ad-hoc basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality education while supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for progression into industry or further study.

The role

As an Associate Lecturer, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across Animal Studies programmes, covering practical and theoretical elements as required. You will contribute to learner support, ensuring teaching practice aligns with awarding body requirements and the College’s quality standards. Flexibility is essential, as hours will vary in line with curriculum need.

Key responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Animal Studies
Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback
Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and learner wellbeing
Maintain accurate records in line with College and awarding body requirements
Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams

About you

Relevant qualification in Animal Studies or a closely related discipline
Industry experience within an animal-related field
Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential
Strong communication skills and a learner-centred approach
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive—in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

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.