Teacher of Animal Care 2026/LD004)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties of the Role:

Do you have a passion for animal care and a talent for inspiring the next generation? East Durham College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Animal Care Teacher to join our team and lead engaging, high-quality lessons across a range of levels.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver dynamic and inclusive lessons in animal care, using innovative teaching methods and technologies.

• Support and guide students to achieve their full potential, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.

• Lead assigned programmes, ensuring effective organisation, assessment, and administration.

• Collaborate with colleagues to design and develop curriculum content that reflects industry needs and prepares students for future careers.

• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance processes.

• Build strong relationships with employers, parents, and stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the college.

• Participate in student visits, events, and wider college activities.

What the college offers its staff

What we offer:

• 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

• Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.

• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.

• Free Gym Membership.

• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.

• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.

• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.

• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.

• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.

• Free onsite parking.

• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).

• Cycle to work scheme and much more.

• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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