Higher Education Lecturer in Animal Science 0.4

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the teaching, assessment and co-ordination of programmes of study leading to qualifications within Animal science from Level 4 to Level 6; 
• Take on the role of a Learning Area Programme Lead for one cohort and contribute to the management of this subject area; 
• Provide support, as a member of the team in the administration and resource development within the area; 
• Assist in the provision of Animal science through liaison with industry and in the potential development of commercial courses; 
• Contribute to the quality of provision through the internal verification system; 
• Prepare relevant teaching material for assigned subjects; 
• Prepare resource materials and facilities in support of the assigned teaching; 
• Undertake all assessment activity to assigned subjects;  
• Ensure all classroom and practical training facilities comply with health and safety and other legislative requirements; 
• Liaise with third party stakeholders as identified by faculty management, including, sector skills councils, HE institutions, industry bodies, employers etc; 
• Organise work placement opportunities and monitor the learner experience

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Relevant degree or equivalent Higher Education/Advanced qualification 
• Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date) 
• GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent 
• GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent 
• Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development 
• Relevant practical/industrial experience in animal sciences 
• Relevant teaching experience 
• Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing 
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly  
• A current driving licence and use of a car 
• Willingness to drive a college minibus 

• Business experience in the land based industries 
• A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education 
• A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment 
• Awareness of key performance indicators 
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities 
• Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance 
• Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people 
• Sound understanding of digital literacy 
• Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities 

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable

Job Benefits

• You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.  
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts