Lecturer in Animal Management

14 hours ago


Old Warden, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

Shuttleworth College, are currently recruiting for a Lecturer (Teacher) of Animal Management at our Land Based Campus in Old Warden.

Lecturers at Shuttleworth College play a pivotal role in the success of our students through their dedication to preparing, delivering, assessing, and verifying subject specialisms across various courses and levels within Animal Science. By providing a high-quality learning experience, they empower students to excel in their studies and reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, our lecturers actively contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching methods, ensuring that the education we offer remains cutting-edge. Additionally, they participate in marketing and promotion activities, supporting a wide range of programmes and learning opportunities that attract and inspire future learners.

Ideal candidates will have experience of possessing a deep knowledge of current issues and developments within the animal management sector, coupled with practical experience in the field. They should have recent experience of delivering engaging content to groups or classes of learners and demonstrate a track record of working constructively to achieve team objectives and meet deadlines. Evidence of high performance in previous roles is essential, as is experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, candidates should be able to provide evidence of their understanding of how to promote equality and diversity within their job role, alongside the following qualifications:

  • Recognised Teacher Qualification (PGCE, CertEd, QTS) or willingness to attain
  • Degree Level Qualification in relevant subject or equivalent e.g. HND
  • Good standard of General Education to include Maths and English at Level 2

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

  • Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
  • Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
  • Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
  • Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
  • Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
  • Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Shuttleworth College

Shuttleworth College is set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade.  It's a specialist land-based college, offering agricultural and environmental education, alongside animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure all delivered within acres of parkland, farmland, lakes and woodland.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Terms and Conditions - Bedford College

  • 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
  • 45 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Teachers Pension
  • Retail and leisure discounts

From £31,000 per annum (from), dependent on qualifications and experience



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