Animal Welfare & Management Lecturer (FE)

About the Role

Warwickshire College Group is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Management to join its further education team at Avonbank in Pershore. This is a permanent, part-time position working two days per week, with teaching in the current academic year scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

The actual salary is £11,286.89–£15,779.18 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent range of £27,841–£38,922 per annum. This aligns with lecturer pay expectations for a role of this nature, subject to qualifications and experience.

Applicants must hold a degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, together with GCSE grades A–C or equivalent in English and Mathematics. A teaching qualification is required, although applications are also welcomed from candidates willing to undertake the necessary training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching in animal welfare and management and contribute to the wider subject programme.

• Prepare teaching materials, schemes of work and assessment documentation.

• Assess learners fairly and maintain accurate course, assessment and learner records.

• Complete programme administration and support wider college requirements.

• Undertake internal verification when requested by the line manager.

• Participate in the college’s annual lesson observation process and continuing professional development.

• Maintain a safe learning environment in line with legislation and college policy.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Strong administrative and IT skills, professional subject knowledge and a clear commitment to ongoing development are essential. Appointment is subject to mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, right-to-work verification, an online search and, where relevant, a TRA check. Visa sponsorship is not available. The closing date is 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and professional development.

• Generous annual leave and up to four free college closure days each year.

• Paid carer’s leave, subject to the applicable policy and request process.

• Wellbeing support through Wellbeing@WCG and access to a voluntary health cash plan.

• Pension provision, cycle-to-work scheme and a free will-writing service.

• Free on-site gym and parking, plus discounts on selected courses and treatments.

About the School

Warwickshire College Group is a further and higher education provider serving learners aged 16 to 99 across colleges in two counties. Its programmes are designed to broaden learners’ skills, support progression and respond effectively to industry needs.

The group holds degree-awarding powers and maintains academic quality and standards intended to match those of universities. It supports learners in developing specialist expertise alongside transferable, entrepreneurial and innovative skills.