Lecturer: Animal Welfare Science

Are you passionate about Animal Welfare Science and committed to inspiring the next generation of professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer to join our Higher Education team at UCNL/UCDon. You will teach and support students on our FdSc Animal Welfare Science and BSc Applied Animal Welfare Science programmes, validated by the University of Hull.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, engage in scholarly activity, and help shape the future of animal welfare education in our region.

This role is cross site to Doncaster College and North Lindsey College.

Actual Salary: 21.5 hours - £19, £24,904.87 per annum

22.5 hours - £20, £26,063.24 per annum

Working Pattern: 3 days per week, (Days to be agreed with the successful candidate)

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Animal Welfare Science or a closely related subject
• Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of animal welfare science
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of teaching and supporting undergraduate students
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with HE quality assurance processes
• Act as a personal academic tutor, providing pastoral support to students
• Participate in curriculum planning, development, and programme documentation
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to subject and pedagogical development
• Support student engagement through module evaluations and surveys
• Assist with promotional activities and events for internal and external audiences
• Contribute to quality assurance processes, including annual programme reports and self-evaluation documentation

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution 
• 35 pro rata Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. 
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.  Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing Date: 11th December

For further information about this role, please contact

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation.  Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.

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