Teacher - Animal Care (Part Time)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS3 1AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking a teacher to join our dynamic team in the Animal Care and Land Management department. In this role you will have the opportunity to deliver animal management lessons to students, as part of their programme of study.
The School of Animal Care and Land Management offers a wide range of study programmes, apprenticeships and Higher Education (HE). From September we will be delivering courses from entry to level 6. Whilst this role will predominantly be working with Further Education (FE) students we will require the successful candidate to demonstrate flexibility and be able to work with a variety of learners.
This role will be based at Temple Newsam but on occasion their might be the requirement to also work at other campuses such as Printworks or the University Centre. The successful candidate should like animals and be comfortable in a land-based real work environment.
Please note this position is part time and permanent. The pro rata salary is 19,149 with progression to 21,547.
What You Will Do
• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods.
• Create effective assessment activities, provide SMART learning targets, developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve
• Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
• Reflect on teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students
• Join a friendly, supportive, hard-working team who are passionate about developing learners self-esteem, abilities and progress
About You
• Qualified to degree level in a related subject.
• You will hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, a commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for students.
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
• Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives:
• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.