Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.5 FTE* - 18.5 hours a week, 52 weeks a year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,703 - £29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual salary: £13,351 - £14,529 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.5 FTE* - 18.5 hours a week, 52 weeks a year - Permanent
• Salary: £26,703 - £29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £13,351 - £14,529 per annum

*This role can be appointed in conjunction with 0.5 FTE of our Lecturer in Animal Studies post

We are seeking a knowledgeable and approachable Technician Demonstrator in Animal Studies to join our dedicated team. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced animal care professional to support learners across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes through directed study, helping them develop their knowledge, complete assignments and make progress in a supportive learning environment.

The primary focus of the role is to provide in-class and small-group support during directed study sessions rather than leading practical teaching. You will work closely with learners to reinforce key concepts, support assignment completion and encourage independent learning across a range of animal-related units.

Alongside this, you will contribute to the wider operation of the Animal Centre outside of timetabled sessions. This includes supporting the day-to-day care and welfare of the animal collection, maintaining high standards of health and safety, assisting with feeding and husbandry routines, and providing cover during holiday periods and occasional weekends as required.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in an animal-related discipline, have strong animal handling skills and at least one year of relevant industry experience. Previous experience supporting learners or working in an educational setting would be advantageous.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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.

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 Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

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