Job Title:                  Animal Care Technician (Teaching Support Officer) 

Contract Length:    Up to 12 months

Location:                 Cambridge

Working Hours:      37 per week, 40 weeks per year (term-time plus 4 weeks)

Salary:                      £20,785 - £20970 per annum (£22,551 - £22,751  FTE)

Start Date:               September 2024

CWA have an incredible opportunity to join our team at our Cambridge campus for an Animal Care Technician  on a term-time (plus 4 weeks) basis (part-time or job share considered) on a temporary basis, for up to 12 months. 

Our specialist companion animal care centre is home to over 200 animals ranging from livestock, exotics and companion animals which includes birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.  The role of Animal Care Technician is to work on a daily basis with the animals completing all husbandry needs and ensuring high standards of animal welfare, with part of the role supporting learners in practical sessions.

Our animal care courses ensure that our students leave us with the scientific, practical and administrative skills they need for their careers in animal care.  This campus is really all about the animals and has a real community feel to it. We are passionate about our animals and the education and training we provide to our students- the next generation of animal care specialists.

You will support a range of classes and courses within the Faculty and Programme Area. You must have a Level 2 qualification in Animal Care or in a related subject and have relevant industry experience. You must hold a Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A*-C/9-4) or equivalent or be willing to obtain within 18 months of employment.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Landbased team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength.  We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams. 

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.  CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Donna Woodruff on [email protected]   

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 28 July 2024

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please