Lecturer in Animal Science

Permanent contract, 30 hours per week (0.8 contract), 52 weeks per year

Interview date: TBC

Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27 £30,348.15 - £32,186.70)
Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50)

Key Purpose: This is an exciting opportunity for an animal science specialist to deliver on a range of animal care topics such as animal biology, animal husbandry and zoological management.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
To deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including Health and Safety and environmental regulations.
To deliver on level 1, 2 and 3 programmes and support the strand to develop new curriculum provision to include T-levels and HE programmes as required by the demands of the curriculum.
Be ready to delivery via a blended learning approach i.e. face-to-face and online (remote delivery via Microsoft Teams)
Producing sequenced schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning ensuring Ofsted Readiness.
To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.
To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
Ensure that all students are well prepared for assessments through exams and employer set projects.
To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Relevant Degree in Animal Management Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification)
GCSE (or equivalent)Maths and English at Grade C or above
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to fulfilling quality assurance requirements of awarding bodies and the College.
Specific knowledge on principles of good animal husbandry and animal management

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
One Selfie Day per year
Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
Continuing Professional Development for all staff
Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme
£500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock