Lecturer in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology – Higher Education

Lecturer in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology – Higher Education

36 hours per week, Fixed term maternity cover

£34,421 - £41,074 per annum

Higher Education is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology to join our growing HE provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with academic and/or industry expertise in animal-related disciplines to inspire and develop the next generation of professionals. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Zoology or related biological sciences.

As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering an engaging, industry-informed curriculum, helping students develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for successful careers within the animal, conservation and zoological sectors.

You will be responsible for:

•                Delivering high-quality teaching across Higher Education programmes in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology.

•                Planning, developing and reviewing curriculum content to ensure an outstanding student experience.

•                Supporting students to achieve their academic and professional potential through teaching, assessment and pastoral guidance.

•                Developing learning resources and utilising digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

•                Contributing to course leadership, quality improvement activities and curriculum development.

•                Building and maintaining links with employers, industry partners and relevant stakeholders.

•                Supporting recruitment, outreach activities and College events, including open days.

We are looking for someone who has:

Essential

•                A degree in Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Zoology or a closely related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.

•                Experience and expertise within the animal management, animal science, welfare or zoological sectors.

•                A passion for teaching and supporting student success.

•                Excellent communication and organisational skills.

•                A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

•                A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

•                Previous experience of teaching, training or assessing in Further or Higher Education.

•                Experience of curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance.

•                Strong industry links within the animal, welfare, conservation or zoological sectors.

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at Midnight  

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. From 28 November 2020, changes were made to the DBS filtering rules. As DBS certificates issued before this date may have been produced under different filtering arrangements, we are unable to rely on an Update Service status check for certificates issued before 28 November 2020. In these circumstances, a new DBS application will be required.