Job Description

Derby College

Derby



Expiring soon

Salary:

26,174 per annum

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

6 July 2025

Job overview

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Proposed interview date:

week commencing 14th July


Optimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovation - Collaboration


Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a highly motivated Trainer/Assessor to join our dynamic and progressive Animal Care unit at Broomfield Hall. You'll deliver high quality, inspirational teaching which encourages learners to reach their full potential, promoting progression on to higher level courses or preparing them for careers working with animals. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

As a Trainer/Assessor, you will be an integral part of the Animal Care Team, responsible for the overall care and health maintenance of the animals, as well as their accommodation. Your role will include delivering practical sessions to students from Entry 3 to Level 3, teaching and assessing the practical aspects of their curriculum. Additionally, you will participate in open days, interviews, and other curriculum-related activities.


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About You

You'll have extensive knowledge of industry, particularly in the care of zoo and farm animals within both college and commercial settings. While we have set working hours, the nature of animal care means that the day ends when all duties are completed, not necessarily at the scheduled time. Therefore, flexibility is a must. You should be well-organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be committed to effective teamwork. Your primary focus will be ensuring the safety and welfare of the animals and overseeing students working on the unit, always adhering to health and safety procedures. Current knowledge and experience in Animal Care are essential.


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The Benefits

Salary of 26,174 per annum 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution Discount at our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' onsite Little Explorers Nursery TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse Flint Bishop Solicitors - free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services Continuous development and progression opportunities Free eye tests with Specsavers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.


If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies

- We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

About

Derby College

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Derby College

2 Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8JE
United Kingdom

+44 300 123 7890

Derby College is a large general further education college with four sites in or near the city of Derby. It supports around 26,000 learners, who choose from more than 1,000 full-time and part-time apprenticeship, A-level, BTEC and NVQ courses.



Derby College was established as a single institution in 2002 by merging three further education colleges: Mackworth Tertiary College, Wilmorton Tertiary College and Broomfield Agricultural College. A merger between South East Derbyshire College and Derby College was approved in 2010. Heavy investment has been made by the college in its teaching and learning facilities, from the fully equipped teaching kitchens at the Roundhouse campus to the high-tech science labs at the Joseph Wright Centre and the Equestrian Centre at the Broomfield Hall campus.

Chief executive

Mandie Stravino

Values and vision

In its mission statement, Derby College states an ambition to provide inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning communities, predicting and serving the needs of its learners, the economy and society. Designed in collaboration with industry, business and the professions, the college's vocational pathways concentrate on developing students' employability skills through work experience and expert mentoring. Independent learning, critical thinking and research skills are developed in students aspiring to higher education in an environment that seeks to be challenging and interactive.

Ofsted report

"Teaching and learning are good, particularly in practical and vocational subjects. The college is a valued resource for the city of Derby and county of Derbyshire; it provides an inclusive and welcoming environment and high-quality facilities for teaching and learning."



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