Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role: Animal Management Teacher
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Teacher to join our Animal Management and Employability team at Merrist Wood Campus.
In this role, you will deliver education and training to students primarily in Level 1 and Level 2 Animal Management courses, with the potential to become a Programme Manager for one of these courses.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, contributing to raising standards in line with the College’s Corporate Aims and Strategic Objectives. Teaching will primarily focus on City and Guilds Animal Care/Land-based and Level 2 Pearson Animal Care qualifications.
You will work within a cutting-edge £4 million animal management centre that houses a wide range of species on a 400-acre campus. Merrist Wood is renowned both nationally and internationally among employers and industry specialists, with a long-standing history of providing exceptional education in land-based sectors.
The successful candidate will join a well-established teaching team and have the opportunity to support study tours worldwide. The role comes with a generous annual leave entitlement and access to training. Additionally, you will have the chance to advance your career and work within an organisation that values creativity and flexible delivery to ensure the best student experience.
Part time & Fixed term opportunity available
What do you need to be a successful Animal Management Teacher at Activate Learning?
Animal Management Teachers serve as role models for our students, ensuring they graduate not only with professional qualifications but also with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.
Ideally, you will have experience working in a Further Education setting and teaching Pearson/BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications.
You should be:
You should also be capable of engaging with students at all levels to maximise their strengths and prepare them for success, and experienced in working with and teaching students with special educational needs.
Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to deliver engaging and effective lessons to a diverse range of learners. Additionally, you will have strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, and will thrive as part of a supportive team in a varied role with numerous opportunities for career development
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
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