Lecturers in Animal studies

We have a great opportunity based at our Dunstable campus for 2 Lecturers in Animal studies to become key members of our Animal sciences department.

As a Lecturer in Animal studies, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

Delivering effective, up-to-date and stimulating learning opportunities, leading to success and progression for our learners. As well as underpinning your teaching activity with timely completion of all administration duties and professional development.

Our ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and experience in Animal Science, alongside the following qualifications:

• Degree level qualification in relevant subject area
• Teaching qualification equivalent to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (or willingness to work towards)
• Level 3 or above qualification in maths or English related subject
• Level 2 qualification in maths and English
• Assessor Award (or willingness to work towards)
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College

• 1x Full time opportunity: 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• 1x Part time opportunity: 22.5 hours per week (0.60810 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• 45 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• Teachers Pension
• Free on-site parking during weekdays and weekends (subject to availability)
• Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on 17/07/23