Curriculum Leader - Animal Management

£32,796 - £39,504 per annum (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Up to 37 hours per week

Sparsholt has a considerable reputation and facilities that are truly representative of the zoo and animal sector. The post holder will join a team of 5 Curriculum Leaders who lead the staff in the continued improvement of standards of both teaching and learning and pastoral care. Key to this is supporting the team in their roles and encouraging the implementation of innovative techniques and the robust use of the College’s policies and procedures.

Your focus will be the continuing growth and development of the high-quality teaching programmes provided by the Curriculum area. This includes supporting the continued development of the academic team and/or supporting the Progress Coaches in providing a high quality of learner-focused support to enable our learners to achieve the highest possible outcomes during their time at the College.

It is essential that the successful candidate has experience of delivering Technical Qualifications in Animal Management.

As part of the role, you will also teach on a broad range of courses but with a reduced teaching load to allow incorporation of these additional duties.

Closing Date: 13 May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

College Benefits:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

• Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme

• Free on- site parking

• Car Share Scheme

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

• Flexible Working Policy

• Holiday entitlement of 42 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)

• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme

• Free Library membership

• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per year)

• Gym classes on the Sparsholt campus

• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.

• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus

• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.

• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider