Veterinary Nursing Lecturer

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 24-09-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: Up to £35,496 (pro rata)
• Hours: 30 per week

Description

Interviews will take place on 14^th October.

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals? Do you want to share your expertise in a supportive and inspiring teaching environment? 

Plumpton College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing to join our Veterinary Nursing and Canine Therapies team on a maternity cover basis. 

Why join us? 

• Inspire and educate the veterinary nurses of the future. 

• Share your industry knowledge in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. 

• Benefit from ongoing CPD and professional support to develop your teaching practice. 

• Work in a beautiful countryside campus with excellent facilities. 

What we’re looking for 

Teaching experience is desirable, but not essential—we welcome applications from skilled veterinary nurses looking to make the move into education. 

Teaching experience is desirable, but not essential—we welcome applications from skilled veterinary nurses looking to make the move into education. 

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with: 

• A relevant degree and professional qualification (RVN essential). 

• A teaching qualification.

• A passion for education and the ability to inspire students. 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

• A flexible, supportive approach and genuine enthusiasm for student success. 

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

• A competitive salary  

• Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas  

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme  

• Comprehensive CPD 

• We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees  

• We are a Disability Confident Committed employer  

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

• A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house  

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

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

• Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes  

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer  

• Free onsite parking  

• Discounted Plumpton wine and Plumpton courses  

• Free eye tests  

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Free use of the onsite gym. 

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.