Teacher of Animal Care

Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to join our excellent Level 3 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall. This is a great opportunity to deliver high quality, inspirational teaching that encourages students to reach their full potential. This position 7.4 hours, one day a week on Thursdays, on a fixed term maternity cover post till June 2025.

The Opportunity

You’ll be required to participate in the resourcing and preparation of the course delivery and assessment, undertake course administration and internal quality assurance. You will be involved in student progress and achievement, set and review academic targets, and provide pastoral support. You’ll participate in course-related trips, recruitment of students, open days and information evenings and supporting the work experience that learners undertake as part of their course. Ensuring that all college and awarding body standards are met.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here for the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Smith at Samantha.Smith@derby-college.ac.uk.

About you

You’ll will have proven experience of providing outstanding support for students, with flexibility, multitasking ability, and dedicated to student achievement and quality. Up to date knowledge and experience of small animal health and animal husbandry including the handling, feeding and behaviour of animals is essential. It is desirable that you’ll have experience of teaching and delivering C&G Technical in Animal Management at Level 3 and up-to-date industry CPD and experience is a requirement.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here for the job description.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,690 non-qualified teacher; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum (pro rata)
• 49 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme with a 28.68% 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
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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