Curriculum Support Assistant – Dog Grooming

Derby College, Derby College - Broomfield Hall Campus, Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Business support, administration and corporate services
  • Student support, learning and progress
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Agriculture, horticulture and land-based studies, Animal care
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

You’ll hold a Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and have experience delivering excellent customer service. Previous experience in a commercial dog grooming environment is essential, alongside current industry knowledge and relevant CPD. A First Aid qualification would be advantageous, although support may be available to achieve this. We are looking for a flexible, organised, and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and teamwork skills. You’ll work closely with the Dog Grooming Teacher, building positive relationships with students, clients, and colleagues while supporting a professional and welcoming salon environment.

What the college offers its staff

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuousdevelopment and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our Dog Grooming Salon, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and customer care. You will support practical grooming sessions, carry out stock checks, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Working closely with staff and students, you will help ensure every dog is groomed to an exceptional standard while promoting the highest levels of animal welfare. You will also support the promotion of the salon through events, community engagement activities, and the planning and delivery of our annual Dog Festival.

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.

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About Derby 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: Derby College website
• Email address: hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derby-college

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