Lecturer Dog Grooming

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 04-01-2026
Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
Salary: up to £35,496 pro rata
Hours: 18.75 per week

Description

Are you passionate about dog grooming and education?
Plumpton College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dog Grooming Lecturer to join our Veterinary Science and Canine Therapies team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support students in achieving their full potential and preparing for successful careers in the industry.

What you’ll do:

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in dog grooming.
Support students through tutorials, progress monitoring, and career guidance.
Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.
Use modern technology and innovative approaches to enhance the learning experience.
Work collaboratively within a high-performing team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

A degree or professional qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
A teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.
Industry experience and specialist knowledge in dog grooming.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to student success and safeguarding.
IT proficiency and adaptability to change.

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Passionate, and Supportive—in everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and feel valued.

We offer a competitive salary and generous annual leave of up to 37 days (pro rata), plus bank holidays and up to five efficiency days at Christmas. All employees are eligible for membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and benefit from a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We have signed the Menopause Pledge, are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and offer a structured induction and supported six-month probationary period. Our coaching culture, supported by in-house Level 5 trained coaches, ensures ongoing personal and professional growth.

Staff enjoy a range of additional benefits, including a TOTUM card for high street discounts, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, free onsite parking, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free eye tests, a cycle-to-work scheme, and access to the onsite gym.

We actively promote wellbeing and inclusion through regular networking events focused on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement, as well as well-attended EDI and Sustainability committees driving positive change. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme and can take part in staff social events at Christmas and in the summer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career and inspire the veterinary professionals of the future.

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.

Ready to inspire the next generation of dog grooming professionals?