Animal Care Lecturer

Animal Care Lecturer Location: Northampton Hours: Full Time (Permanent) Start Date: September  Salary: £30-35 Are you an experienced animal care professional seeking to transition into a teaching role within the further education sector? Do you possess the practical expertise and theoretical knowledge required to deliver engaging, high-quality sessions within animal management? Can you effectively support and motivate learners to develop both vocational skills and academic understanding in a land-based education setting? TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist land-based FE college in Northampton to recruit an Animal Care Lecturer. This opportunity is well suited to either a qualified educator or an industry professional who is looking to progress into teaching within a supportive and vocationally focused environment. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a combination of practical and theory-based sessions across animal care and management programmes. You will support learners in developing hands-on skills within a real working environment, whilst also contributing to their academic progression through structured classroom-based delivery. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring learners gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience required to progress within the animal care industry or onto further study. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging lessons across animal care and animal management programmes Supervise and support learners during practical sessions Assess student work and maintain accurate records of progress Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities and needs Ensure all activities are conducted in line with health and safety requirements Requirements: A Level 3 qualification or above in Animal Care or a related subject area A teaching qualification (PTTLS, DTTLS, CTTLS, PGCE/PCET) Previous experience working within the animal care or land-based sector Strong communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to safeguarding and learner welfare Benefits of working with TeacherActive: A dedicated consultant providing continuous support throughout your placement Access to a wide range of FE opportunities across specialist and mainstream colleges Competitive rates of pay Flexible working arrangements aligned to your availability Free access to CPD and professional development opportunities A streamlined registration and onboarding process Ongoing compliance support alongside career guidance Contact us:  (phone number removed) or   About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment