Animal Management Lecturer

• Locations

  Enfield, London

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Education, Lecturing

• Type

  Permanent

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Animal Management Lecturer to join our team in Middlesex, Greater London. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £27,702-£42,687 per year, inclusive of London weighting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Animal Management.
• Plan, prepare, and assess student work in line with curriculum requirements.
• Support students in developing practical skills and theoretical knowledge related to animal care, welfare, and behaviour.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  

  Qualifications:

• Possess a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or a willingness to achieve within a specified period.
• Degree or HND (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as Animal Management, Zoology, Biology, or Animal Behaviour.
• A teaching qualification is desirable.
• Assessor awards are desirable.
  

  Experience:

• Background in the animal industry (zoo/farm), with a commitment to putting animals’ needs first.
• Experience handling and managing animals for educational purposes.
• Experience presenting animals for student education.
• Experience working in an educational or training environment.
• Experience working with 16-18-year-olds, young adults, and adult learners.
• Administrative experience.
  

  Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of zoo management, animal behaviour, enrichment, primate management, and animal business.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching and guiding students at all levels.
• Familiarity with Information Learning Technology applications and an interest in instructor-led training.
  

  Other Factors:

• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and vulnerable adults.
• Emotional resilience.
• Determination to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• If the role involves regular driving, a clean driving licence is required.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to inspire students and contribute to their career development in the animal care industry.

  Start Date: As soon as possible

  Application Deadline: 2nd March 2025, 11:59 PM

  If you meet the requirements and are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.