Animal Collection Instructor

Animal Collection Instructor

£14,286 per annum based on an FTE of £23,810 per annum

A minimum of 22.5 hours per week working three days over five (with the potential to work over 5 days)

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

• This is an exciting three day a week with the potential to progress into a full-time role, which combines both the practical care of the animals within the Animal Collection and the delivery of practical teaching, learning and assessment
• You will contribute to an extensively growing animal collection, providing a high standard of animal care through daily husbandry tasks and the maintenance and presentation of facilities
• The planning and delivery of practical teaching sessions are the core elements of this position, serving the curriculum and industry skills needs of both University and College students
• You will assist and support the day-to-day running of the Animal Collection as directed by the Animal Collection Manager and will directly supervise student groups during the practical learning experience, supporting safe practice and the development of professional standards for an outstanding student experience across University and College

About You

• You will have previous practical experience within the animal industry working with a variety of species including but not limited to, reptiles, aquatics, small mammals and hoof stock
• You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation
• You will be confident in handling and working around wide variety of animal species (including large and exotic species) and competently apply this to practical teaching delivery
• You will have an understanding of the education environment with a motivation to inspire learners to be highly employable through completion of the Hartpury Certificate and achievement of excellent results
• You will hold a teaching qualification or have a willingness to complete one

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days pro-rata annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.