We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Teacher of Animal Management to join our successful and growing curriculum team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with industry knowledge and experience of animal care, animal management, veterinary-related studies, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop their understanding of animal welfare, husbandry, behaviour, health, and industry practices while supporting them to achieve outstanding outcomes.

We are looking for a well-qualified individual with a background in animal care to teach across our animal management programmes at levels 1, 2 and 3. At level 3, the section offers BTEC Extended Certificate in Animal Management and the T level in Animal Management. The successful candidate will be required to teach across a range of topic areas including animal husbandry and handling of various species, including invertebrates, fish, amphibians, herptile, avian and mammals. They will also be required to teach animal physiology, animal health and disease and animal behaviour. They will have a good knowledge of legislation related to the animal sector and be able to deliver ethical issues related to animal care, presenting both sides of the ethical arguments. safeguarding and professional skills.

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent in animal care or related area. A teaching qualification and experience would be preferable, however, many of our vocational staff have joined us from industry and made successful career moves into post 16 education. Experience from an industry or commercial setting would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about delivering high quality, engaging lessons which develop the skills and attributes young people need to work in the animal sector. They will be able to develop students' practical skills and theoretical knowledge through delivery of well planned, creative and interesting lessons.

The successful candidate will also be required to contribute to course coordination, curriculum development including keeping up to date with current industry practice. They will actively maintain an awareness of emerging developments in theories and practices related to animal care, incorporating relevant developments into teaching.

This is a full time role but part-time would be considered for the right applicant.

The College welcomes applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers as well as experienced professionals who would like to change careers and enter teaching. This is also an exciting opportunity for teachers in secondary education to move into post 16.

The College offers both the ECT programme as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education through Brighton University and would support the successful candidate if required.

The post offers an excellent salary, generous holidays and an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme).

The successful candidates will be required to possess an enhanced DBS certificate to be employed at the College.
Candidates are required to complete an application form and provide a covering letter. Please be aware that an online search is completed as part of the application process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.

The College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

Further details of this vacancy and the application process can be found on our website www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk. Applicants must complete the College application forn and submit through the website with a covering letter. CVs are not accepted.

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