Teacher of Animal Management - Higher Education

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Please note that the anticipated start date for this position is December 2026.

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife – Higher Education) to join our team at the picturesque Broomfield Hall campus. In this role, you will contribute to programme planning and leadership for our Zoo and Wildlife degree courses, delivering and managing modules from Level 4 to Level 6, including supervising student dissertations.

The Opportunity

You’ll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across the theoretical aspects of the programme, enhanced through practical application using our on-site Animal Unit, guest speakers, and external visits. You’ll also liaise with our partner zoo for completion of on-site work experience. Our aim is to inspire and support students to achieve their full potential, preparing them for progression into higher-level study, apprenticeships, or rewarding careers within the zoo, wildlife, conservation, and wider animal management sectors.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You are a highly organised and personable individual with excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and strong IT proficiency including MS Office and statistical software like SPSS. You hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in animal management, Zoo or Wildlife, or a related subject, are qualified to teach and ideally have experience of teaching in a Higher Education setting. Adaptable and flexible, you can deliver across a range of Animal Management modules and support students with dissertations and reports. Ideally, you will also bring industry insight, curriculum awareness, and a passion for conservation and continuous professional development.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,549 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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