Lecturer in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Norwich, NR2 2LJ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Education is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology to join our growing HE provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with academic and/or industry expertise in animal-related disciplines to inspire and develop the next generation of professionals. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Zoology or related biological sciences.
As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering an engaging, industry-informed curriculum, helping students develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for successful careers within the animal, conservation and zoological sectors.
You will be responsible for:
• Delivering high-quality teaching across Higher Education programmes in Animal Science, Animal Welfare and Zoology.
• Planning, developing and reviewing curriculum content to ensure an outstanding student experience.
• Supporting students to achieve their academic and professional potential through teaching, assessment and pastoral guidance.
• Developing learning resources and utilising digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Contributing to course leadership, quality improvement activities and curriculum development.
• Building and maintaining links with employers, industry partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting recruitment, outreach activities and College events, including open days.
We are looking for someone who has:
Essential
• A degree in Animal Science, Animal Welfare, Zoology or a closely related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience and expertise within the animal management, animal science, welfare or zoological sectors.
• A passion for teaching and supporting student success.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Previous experience of teaching, training or assessing in Further or Higher Education.
• Experience of curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance.
Strong industry links within the animal, welfare, conservation or zoological sectors
What the college offers its staff
Pension Schemes
Academic Staff - Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) 23.68% Employer Contribution
Annual Leave Allowance
Academic staff 42 days plus bank holidays
Qualifications
Assist and support staff to gain assessing and teaching qualifications that are fee waived
College Rewards - A reward scheme providing discounts and/or cashback for purchases from a wide selection of retailers (in store and online)
Company Paid Health Plan - Reimbursement of healthcare costs (up to limits depending on membership level), access to counselling services and 24 hour a day advice
Eye Care Vouchers for VDU eye tests
Specsavers vouchers provided in advance of the appointment covering the eye test cost and discounts on a selected range of glasses
Cycle Solutions Cycle-to-Work Scheme
In association with Cycle Solutions, this scheme allows you to hire a bike via salary sacrifice. The full cost of the bike will be split across 18 months and deducted from your gross salary.
Discounts and promotions for: Solutions Gym, Solutions Spa, Solutions Hair Salon and Debut Restaurant at City College Norwich
Travel - Discounted, bus, rail and park and ride tickets
On site nursery at City College Norwich
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.