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Peripatetic Lecturer in Animal Science

Peripatetic Lecturer in Animal Science

Capel Manor College

Enfield

Salary:
£18,523 to £33,231 plus £1,871 LW
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
27 October 2014

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a full time Peripatetic Lecturer in Animal Science. The post will primarily be based at Crystal Palace.

About the College
Capel Manor College in Greater London, is a vocational college delivering courses in Arboriculture and Countryside, Animal Care and Saddlery, Floristry and Balloon Artistry, Garden Design and Horticulture.

Key Duties:

  • Delivering and co-ordinating the assessment of a range of subjects related to Animal Science and GCE science subjects to appropriate examination body standards, including both centre- and work-based learning.  Competence in the care and management of a wide range of animal species would be an advantage. 
  • Acting as a Course Manager including minuting of meetings, carrying out tutorials with students, recording results and providing management information.
  • Providing specialist advice relating to animal care activities and developments.
  • Contributing to management of delegated budgets in accordance with College polices and procedures.
  • Supporting curriculum planning, development and support within the School.
  • Researching and the production of course materials.
  • Taking shared responsibility for health and welfare of the College's animal stock, including contribution to weekend, holiday and emergency cover rotas as required.
  • Liaising with animal care workers, other technicians and internal staff with regard to the provision of practical student activities.
  • Liaising with external bodies, visiting speakers and representatives of legal welfare organisations.
  • Ensuring that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times.  Responsible for ensuring that the health and safety of students is maintained whilst undertaking practical sessions.
  • Providing specialist input into the development of new courses, modules, services or activities within the college.

For a comprehensive list of duties, please refer to the College Job Description.

Essential Criteria:

  • HND, degree or similar in a science or animal related discipline.
  • Teaching qualification (support will be given to gain accreditation.).
  • A commitment to and enthusiasm for the teaching and guidance of students at all levels.
  • Effective communication/organisation skills and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Sound administrative skills.
  • Familiarity with Information Learning Technology applications.
  • To be able to instruct and assess practical skills.
  • Willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours on occasion (time off in lieu will be granted).

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to Capel Manor College being defined as a 'specified place'.

Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College is a Two Ticks Employer (Positive About Disabled People) and therefore where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview.

Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send an e-mail to Capel@r21education.co.uk. You will then be sent the full Job Description, Person Specification and College application form, to be completed and returned before the advertised close date. Please note that the College will not accept CV's in place of completed applications.  

Closing date: 27.10.14

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About Capel Manor College

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Capel Manor College is London's environmental college, offering a diverse range of full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults.

The College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to help preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

Students at Capel Manor College are immersed in a hands-on, creative and practical outdoor learning environment, with exceptional, industry-experienced tutors who are experts in their fields.

As London's leading land-based College, Capel Manor College has five campuses spread across the capital.  The College has campuses located at Crystal Palace, Enfield, Gunnersbury, Regent's Park and Mottingham. Between them, our campuses boast two zoos, a farm, a dog grooming parlour, laboratories, over 30-acres of gardens, and over 200 acres of working land.  

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