Job Description

Tiggywinkles, the world's busiest, multi award-winning Wildlife Hospital, are seeking a Course Tutor to join us on a permanent basis, working as part of the Education Team. This is a full-time position, working 8.30am to 5.00pm, Mondays to Fridays.

The main duties of this role are to teach and support the students to help them reach their individual potential and ensure they achieve their course on target. To create and deliver high quality lessons; set and mark assignments and practical assessments; support students with pastoral care; cleaning classroom areas; plan and accompany students on offsite trips; complete all administrative duties regarding course standards; and assist with career events.

To succeed in this role you need to be an enthusiastic, outgoing individual, able to teach a classroom of students and remain calm and positive at all times, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You need a degree in an animal related subject and to be happy to undergo further professional training. Teaching experience or qualifications are desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Located in the village of Haddenham in rural Buckinghamshire, Tiggywinkles offers an outstanding working environment along with the chance to be part of a friendly, passionate and highly skilled patient-focused team at our world-leading wildlife hospital. As well as the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within this specialist field and opportunities for further CPD, you'll benefit from 28 days leave (including bank holidays), access to our staff discounts platform, free on-site parking, good road and rail links, free flu jabs, and fun staff social events.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Responsible to - Education Manager

- Job summary - to teach and support the students to help them reach their individual potential and ensure they complete their course on target and to standard, and comply with all policies and procedures, as well as assist with events and administrative duties as part of the Education Team.

Key responsibilities

Deliver lessons to a professional standard, following lesson plans, and noting significant feedback or changes onto scheme of work after lessons. Create lesson and classroom material, for all new and existing courses, to be interesting, engaging and cover all the standard criteria and update lessons with student and staff feedback to make continuous improvements. Maintain up-to-date records of teaching carried out - scheme of work and lesson plans. Undertake termly observations of lessons and feedback sessions. Ensure lessons you are scheduled to give are run to timetable and backup plans are in place for any contingency. Ensure students' assessments are completed on time, and to Assessor Standards and all paperwork completed fully and accurately. Where required - handle the animals and birds in practical training or assessments, following the strict protocols and guidelines provided and assisting students with correct handling techniques. Liaise with the relevant IQA to ensure required Observations are carried out as part of the students' assessments. Mark submitted course work to the standards set out by the awarding body, offering appropriate detailed feedback and improvement areas. Keep students tracking documents up-to-date with newly submitted or marked work and ensure all required signatures and dates are in place. Ensure all students in your class have monthly, documented reviews to discuss their progress. Attend regular standardisation and team meetings to ensure students' needs are being met and to discuss concerns and progress of students and course. Monitor attainment for each student and put in place support plans if needed, plus assist students with information, advice and guidance for progression after their course. Ensure students have the support they need to successfully complete their portfolios of work as required for their qualification, liaising with the IQAs and Education Officer as necessary. Identify students in difficulty and support them at a local level, in conjunction with the Education Manager. Mentor students as stated in the Assessor guidelines and code of practice. Liaise with Education Manager to discuss student's needs for assistance in non-academic areas. Comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures that apply, and ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to. Foster a positive educational environment for learning. Work with the Education Manager to carry out an induction program for all new students. Undergo annual Continued Professional Development to maintain professional teaching standards in conjunction with government guidelines and improve animal care skills. Keep the study areas, classroom and office clean and tidy. Attend external recruitment events and other promotional events, as needed. Deal with students, staff, volunteers and members of the public including their safety, welfare and monitoring when on (or off site), in a professional, courteous and friendly manner. Adhere to stock management processes to ensure that supplies are always available as needed in the classrooms and study rooms. Keep equipment in good working order and report any maintenance requirements/repairs as necessary. Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR and Security procedures at all times. Attend to other jobs, as reasonable for the role for which you are employed, and as required by the operation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

Degree in an animal related subject Computer literate, including MS Word and PowerPoint Practical teaching skills Animal handling/husbandry experience This is a full time role, so holiday requests must ensure adequate lesson cover from other teaching staff All employees will attend external training courses to improve their skills - including teaching qualifications (if needed), assessor qualifications (if needed) and safeguarding/Prevent Happy to escort students on external trips and create risk assessments and supervise/manage student behaviour on trips Ability to attend external recruitment or enrolment events is required Enthusiasm and ability to engage students in the classroom Ability to multi-task and manage workloads during busy periods Excellent written communication skills Excellent attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills, face to face, via email or the telephone Comfortable teaching in a large group or providing one-to-one support Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Able to organise own workload Good problem solving skills Passion and understanding of animal care Able to take responsibility for own work and do what's necessary to get the best possible results for the Foundation and our students A positive disposition Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure and remain calm when faced with emergency or difficult situations Friendly, caring and approachable attitude Calm, confidential and non-judgemental especially when dealing with students Work professionally with our students and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures Self-motivated, hard-working and reliable
Desirable

Full valid driving licence Conversant in MS Office suite including Excel and Outlook Assessor qualification (CAVA/A1 Assessor) Teaching qualification (Level 3 to Level 5) IAG qualification Experience providing lessons in a classroom setting Safeguarding team experience Knowledge of Prevent First Aider Knowledge of specific learning difficulties, autism, learning styles Able to demonstrate an ability and readiness to help the students excel; and assist the team and Foundation with a positive approach and attitude Able to demonstrate some strength and agility to enable effective working with our wild patients
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,500.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have an animal related degree?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/09/2025