Ani­mal Sci­ence Technician/​Lecturer

JOB BENEFITS

  • Access to Additional Annual Leave
  • Access to NUS/TOTUM Discount
  • Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Annual Travel Passes Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Helpline
  • Kia Car Scheme

JOB LOCATION

Basford
664 Nuthall Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ

Supporting documents

Our greatest asset is our people. That’s why Nottingham College’s promise to you is vast. We believe in changing lives through excellence in education and employment.

The Healthcare and Animal Science faculty have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person to join our team as an animal care technician with some teaching responsibilities. This demanding role acts as curriculum support for a busy vocational area of Nottingham College.

The successful candidate will have effective organisational ability and excellent communication skills working with both students and staff. Key roles include daily care and husbandry of the animals in the unit, preparing for and delivering practical based lessons each week, preparing animals and equipment for practical assessments, writing risk assessments, keeping animal records up to date and ordering, tracking and taking delivery of animal resources orders.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the animal industry with a range of small mammals and exotic species.

Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

If you can inspire and motivate others, care passionately whilst challenging professionally, then this could be you next move!

Benefits

  • 45 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Access to Additional Annual Leave
  • Access to NUS / TOTUM discount
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Annual Travel Passes Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discount
  • Employee Assistance Helpline
  • Kia Car Scheme

Our values mean we work together, as One Team. As One Team in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, promoting inclusivity and respect with a culture that supports our college community of staff and students to achieve their full potential and celebrate all aspects of diversity. Achieving our aim to be an employer of choice will be through striving to lead an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing Date: 30th August 2022

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore recommend an early application.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.