Job Description

Lecturer in Animal Management (Variable Hours)
Wiltshire College & University Centre - Lackham campus
Are you passionate about Animal Management and ready to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?
Whether you're an experienced educator or a skilled animal care professional looking for a rewarding change, this role could be the perfect opportunity.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and share your real-world expertise with motivated learners -- while enjoying the flexibility and fulfilment that teaching can offer.
What We Offer
? Salary: 21.13 - 25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
(Dependent on skills, qualifications & experience)
?? Variable Hours - flexible working to suit you
?? Excellent Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme - a secure and valuable pension
• Regular CPD
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking and access to college facilities
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• On-site food and hospitality discounts

A supportive environment designed to help you develop a successful and meaningful teaching career.
What You'll Do

• Teach and assess Animal Management learners across a range of levels
• Deliver engaging, practical and classroom-based learning experiences
• Support students with industry-focused knowledge and employability skills
• Contribute to the care and safe handling of a diverse range of species
• Help learners grow in confidence and progress into rewarding careers

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Animal Management or a closely related field
• Strong professional experience working with animals -- domestic, exotic, or farm species
• A passion for education and student success

? Why Teach Animal Management?
Share the career you love -- and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance
• A stable and fulfilling role
• The chance to shape the future of the animal care sector

Make a real impact, every day.
? Inspire the next generation of animal professionals
If you're ready for a flexible and rewarding role where your skills truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today -- and help students build bright futures in Animal Management.
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
INDMED
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

Skills Required