Animal Management Lecturer (Temporary)

Animal Management Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced animal care professional looking to pass your knowledge on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to deliver engaging, practical teaching across Animal Management programmes, helping learners build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for careers in the animal care sector.

You'll work alongside a committed team of lecturers and technicians, teaching both in the classroom and in practical animal unit settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching across Animal Management programmes.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities that support learner progression and achievement.
• Supporting learners to develop practical animal handling and husbandry skills.
• Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health and safety within practical learning environments.
• Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A qualification in Animal Management, Animal Care or a related subject
• Relevant industry experience within the animal care or land-based sector
• Confidence working with and supervising students in practical settings
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET) or a willingness to work towards one

If you're ready to combine your industry expertise with a rewarding teaching role, we'd love to hear from you.