0.8 Animal Care Lecturer (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a flexible, highly motivated individual with appropriate qualifications and experience to teach on our City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 Animal Management programmes at Holme Lacy College part of Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College.

The role will include teaching and assessment across a range of animal management and welfare subjects, and course tutorship responsibilities for our Level 2 Animal Care students.

Ideally with a teaching qualification, you will demonstrate a passion for motivating and encouraging young people to achieve to the best of their ability, helping them to meet the industry’s occupational standards and maximise their potential within this exciting sector.

A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent financial contributions of 28.68% by the College and pension death in service grant of 3 x salary.  Access to a range of free CPD events, professional qualifications and recreational courses, eye care voucher scheme and well-being support.

As one of the largest employers in Hereford we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment.  We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level.

HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.  This position is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures which include criminal conviction checks, barred from working with children checks and any necessary overseas checks.

Visit our website www.hlnsc.ac.uk for a job description and application form.

Closing date:   Thursday 5th June at midday

Interview date:   Thursday 12th June

Vacancy Details

Job Location: Holme Lacy
Salary: £22,809 - £29,565 (£28,512 - £36,957 pro rata)
Contract: Maternity Cover 1 August 2025 - 27 February 2026
Working Hours: 29.6
Possible Start Date: 1 August 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Listing Expires: 5th June 2025 at midday