Job Description

Salary

25,125 - 26,381 per annum

Location

Scunthorpe, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about animal care and education? We are seeking a dedicated

Animal Management Technician Instructor

to join our Animal Management team. This is a hands-on role combining animal husbandry, student supervision, and instructional support to deliver an outstanding learning experience.


You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Animal Management Unit, supporting practical sessions, and ensuring high standards of welfare and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment where your expertise will directly impact student development and success.

Essential Criteria

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Animal Management Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English Experience working in an animal management environment Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to manage and motivate students in practical settings

Key Responsibilities

Supervise students and support practical sessions within the Animal Management Unit Deliver high standards of animal care in line with legislation and college policies Lead on projects to improve the unit and expand species accommodation Plan and implement schemes of learning in collaboration with tutors Maintain stock levels and liaise with suppliers for procurement Support promotional events and student recruitment activities Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes Maintain accurate records and support student assessment and progress Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends

Why join us?

Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 5th September 2025

Interview date: 18th September 2025


Join our team and help shape the future of animal management education. Apply now to make a meaningful impact.

Contact:

For enquiries about the role, please email staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.


We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.


Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.


DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

On site

nursery

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup - Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists. Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues. Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme Free Eye Care Vouchers Discounted Hair and Beauty services On site nursery Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource. In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme

Let's Teach The LET's teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let's Bloom

The LET's Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.