Practical Instructor in Animal Management - Biggleswade, United Kingdom - The Bedford College Group
Description
We are currently seeking a Practical Instructor in Animal Management to join The Bedford College Group at our Shuttleworth Campus.
As a Practical Instructor you play an important role in the success of our students:- To provide skill instruction and assessment to students in zoological centre and practical areas,
- To prepare and deliver practical learning materials to learners across a range of courses.
- To participate in the care of animals, to include farm, pet and exotic species (chelonian, snakes, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and exotic mammals),
- To monitor health, behaviour and welfare of all animals and provide high standards of animal care and management.
- To oversee all practical areas across the programme area with responsibility for Health and Safety,
- To provide technical support in the zoological centre and classroom areas.
- Level 4 qualification in Animal Care or Animal Management
- English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
- Willingness to work towards assessor trainer qualifications
Valuing Teamwork:
- We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
Improving Continuously
- We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
Student Centred
- At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
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Inclusive
- We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
Open and Caring
- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
Nurturing Education Excellence
- We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit.
To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
Terms and Conditions - BCPS
- 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (1.0 FTE)
- 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
- Peoples Pension
- Retail and leisure discounts
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