Hopwood Hall College

Provides vocational education and higher education

Higher Education Animal Management Lecturer

Higher Education FacultyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeMiddleton, UK£35k - £45.9k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Applicants must have a strong background in the relevant subject area.
Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge, an understanding of current educational initiatives, and a creative, innovative approach to developing teaching materials.
Intermediate information technology skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across Higher Education Animal Management programmes, ensuring lessons are industry-relevant and aligned with curriculum requirements.
Plan, develop, and review learning materials, schemes of work, and assessments that support academic achievement and practical animal management skills.
Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.
Promote high standards of attendance, engagement, punctuality, and achievement across designated learner groups.
Support learners in developing industry knowledge, practical animal care skills, and professional behaviours required within the animal management sector.
Contribute to curriculum planning, quality improvement activities, and the continuous development of the Animal Management provision.
Produce timely reports, references, and learner documentation as required.
Participate in student recruitment activities, including interviews, enrolment events, open days, and curriculum promotion.
Collaborate with colleagues, employers, and industry partners to enhance the learner experience and maintain industry relevance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of animal management practices, legislation, and sector developments.
Use inclusive teaching strategies to support learners with a range of abilities and backgrounds.
Promote and uphold animal welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and professional standards in practical and classroom-based activities.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and responsibility of the post.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with learner management systems, student record systems, virtual learning environments, and e-learning platforms.

This role involves delivering engaging teaching and learning to Higher Education Animal Management students, supporting them to develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for careers within the animal sector

The successful candidate will teach across Higher Education programmes, assess learner progress, support achievement and provide an inclusive learning experience that helps students progress into employment or further study.

The role requires strong subject knowledge in animal management, excellent teaching skills and the ability to motivate and support learners to achieve their full potential. Working closely with colleagues within the STEM, Sport and Animal Studies department, the postholder will contribute to curriculum development, learner recruitment activities and the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment.

Deliver high-quality teaching across Higher Education Animal Management programmes, ensuring lessons are engaging, industry-relevant and aligned with curriculum requirements.
Plan, develop and review learning materials, schemes of work and assessments that support both academic achievement and practical animal management skills.
Assess, monitor and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.
Promote high standards of attendance, engagement, punctuality and achievement across designated learner groups.
Support learners in developing industry knowledge, practical animal care skills and professional behaviours required within the animal management sector.
Contribute to curriculum planning, quality improvement activities and the continuous development of the Animal Management provision.
Produce timely reports, references and learner documentation as required.
Participate in student recruitment activities including interviews, enrolment events, open days and curriculum promotion.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and industry partners to enhance the learner experience and maintain industry relevance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of animal management practices, legislation and sector developments.
Ensure the effective use of inclusive teaching strategies to support learners with a range of abilities and backgrounds.
Promote and uphold animal welfare, health and safety, safeguarding and professional standards within all practical and classroom-based activities.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibility of the post.

The role requires a suitably qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in the relevant subject area. Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge, an understanding of current educational initiatives, and a creative, innovative approach to developing teaching materials.

Intermediate IT skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Desirable skills include familiarity with learner management systems, student record systems, virtual learning environments and e-learning platforms.

About the Company

Hopwood Hall College

Provides vocational education and higher education

Hopwood Hall College is a vocational further education provider with two campuses near Manchester. It offers a wide range of vocational courses from foundation level to foundation degrees, delivered through practical programs at facilities like Learning Resource Centres, a Technology Centre, an Image Salon, a licensed restaurant, and a Centre for Life Sciences. The college has invested over £30 million in capital upgrades to its campuses and resources, providing services like an on-site nursery and welfare benefits for staff and students. Its goal is to prepare learners for work or further study by equipping them with up-to-date skills and to operate as an equal opportunities employer with a strong Equality & Diversity commitment.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rochdale, United Kingdom
Founded: Not listed

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