Lecturer in Animal Science Role Information:
Reference: REQ001556
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £34,044.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per weekAt SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
Join a high-achieving Animal Science team shaping the next generation of animal industry professionals!Following a period of continued growth and success across our Animal Science provision, we are seeking two passionate and knowledgeable Lecturers in Animal Science to join our ambitious and high-performing department. Both roles involve delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across our Animal Science provision, with one post focusing primarily on practical instruction and vocational skills development, and the other centred on classroom-based theory teaching.
You will bring industry expertise, a strong understanding of animal welfare and behaviour, and a commitment to helping learners achieve their full potential. Through engaging teaching, you will support students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for progression into higher education and careers within the animal industry.
Our Animal Science department has a strong reputation for excellence, with achievement rates consistently above national benchmarks. We were among the first colleges in the country to deliver the T Level in Animal Management, achieving learner success rates of over 94% and high-grade outcomes above national averages.
As our provision continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing department with a clear ambition for continued improvement. Just as importantly, you will become part of a supportive, close-knit team that is committed to providing every learner with the challenge, encouragement and opportunities they need to succeed.
If you are looking to join a supportive, high-performing team where learner success is at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities- Teach and assess across a range of Animal Science programmes.
- Design and deliver inclusive, learner-centred lessons that promote stretch, challenge, and higher-order thinking.
- Support learners academically and pastorally, including those with SEND and high needs.
- Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Embed industry relevance and animal welfare principles into teaching practice.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in animal biology and the wider animal care sector.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications- Degree or higher qualification in an animal-related discipline.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Significant experience working within the animal industry.
- Strong commitment to animal welfare and ethical practice.
- Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance (desirable).
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms and blended delivery (desirable).
Please apply online by: Monday 30th NovemberExpected Interview Date: Thursday 10th DecemberIf you have any queries please contact [email protected] SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.