Lecturer in Animal Studies

Salary: £13,028 - £15,270 Per Annum (Based on FTE £32,570 - £38,175 Per Annum)

Type: Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

We are looking for Sessional Animal Studies Lecturers with the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision.

You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment. Working as part of the Animal Studies team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses.

You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Animal management and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.

Set in an 850-acre countryside estate, our dedicated animal care unit is home to a range of animal species giving our students the hands on experience they need to build a success career in the industry.

As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.

Responsibilities

• Support learners through their programme and the specific qualification aims within
• Write schemes of work and lesson and review plans
• Be flexible in the delivery of education and training
• Write schemes of work and lesson and review plans
• Ensure completion of portfolios, coursework, own work and all other programme related student outputs within the scheduled scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a level 4 qualification or equivalent in relevant area
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve excellent results
• Experience of designing and delivering vocational/ academic programmes to students and/or learners
• Effective time management skills and be able to work to deadlines
• Possess a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Previous experience and knowledge of dog grooming is desirable

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• On site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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EU citizens arriving into the UK after the 1st January 2021 will need apply for a Tier 2 visa to gain right to work in the UK.

To be eligible to apply for a Tier 2 visa, the role advertised will need to have an educational standard of at least A levels and the salary for the role has to be a minimum of £25,600 unless in a shortage area i.e. STEM or if you have a PhD relating to the role.

There is a points system guide with further detail here . Unfortunately due to these restrictions if you do not meet the requirements, we will be unable to process your application.

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