Animal Care Lecturer
East Coast College, East Coast College, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 December 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Agriculture, horticulture and land-based studies, Animal care
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.7 FTE - 25.9 Hours a week. Working days - TBD
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35112.48 - £41600.00 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
East Coast College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Care Lecturer to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about animal welfare, education and helping learners develop the skills needed for successful careers within the animal care industry.
You will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across our Animal Care provision, supporting students to achieve excellent outcomes and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education. Alongside teaching, you will play a key role in providing pastoral support, monitoring learner progress and ensuring every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Key needs from you and the role;
- Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Animal Care programmes.
- Develop engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
- Support learners to achieve qualification success and industry-ready skills.
- Monitor attendance, achievement and learner progress, implementing timely interventions where required.
- Deliver tutorials, reviews and action planning sessions.
- Support students with personal development, employability and career progression.
- Work collaboratively with employers, industry partners and external organisations to enhance learner opportunities.
- Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation.
- Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and course reviews.
- Promote positive learner behaviour, inclusion, equality and diversity.
- Safeguard and support the wellbeing of all learners.
What the college offers its staff
- 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About East Coast College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- East Coast College website
- Email address
- recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk
At East Coast College, our mission is to create individual, local and regional prosperity and wellbeing by unlocking potential through learning. We are looking for talented, motivated and committed people who share our passion for transforming lives through education.
As one of the region's leading further education colleges, we offer an extensive range of courses and opportunities across our campuses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Our merger with Lowestoft Sixth Form College and our long-standing partnership with the University of Suffolk enable us to provide clear progression pathways from further education through to higher education, supporting learners at every stage of their journey.
Working at East Coast College means being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that is making a real difference to its communities. Based on the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk coast, our campuses are surrounded by stunning beaches, expansive skies and picturesque landscapes, while the vibrant city of Norwich is less than an hour away, offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access.
Arranging a visit to East Coast College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk.
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