Lecturer in Animal Studies


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds

• 1 FTE - 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent

• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Animal Studies to join our thriving Animal Studies subject area. This role involves delivering a varied mix of theory and practical sessions across Levels 1 to 4, with a particular focus on avian health and zoological collections. You will also undertake the Programme Lead role for the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of animal care and management modules, develop schemes of work and learning resources, and carry out formative and summative assessments with clear, constructive feedback. The role includes coordinating student support through initial assessment, ILPs and SEND/EHCP processes, overseeing progression and destination planning, and contributing to parent reports. You will plan and lead enrichment activities such as trips and visits, maintain accurate student records, promote character strengths within teaching, and ensure compliance with quality assurance, risk management and disciplinary procedures. Participation in course team meetings, professional development, internal verification and liaison with external bodies and employers is also a key part of the role.

We are looking for a candidate with a Level 3 qualification or above in an animal-related specialism, a proven vocational background ideally within a zoo or zoological collection, and experience working with a variety of species. A recognised teaching qualification is essential, along with strong organisational and IT skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to inspire and support young people in both practical and classroom environments. If you are passionate about animal education and keen to contribute to a collaborative, quality-driven team, we would welcome your application.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time working)

• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Free parking

• Canteen

• Company events

• Access to various memberships and discount schemes

• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days

• Funded subject course development for your role

• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities

• Career progression opportunities

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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