Head of Animal Management and Land-based Studies
(Animal, Equine, Countryside, Horticulture)
Required from: 1st September 2022 (earlier start date possible for an exceptional candidate)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary range: £25,132 to £40,400 (Responsibility Allowance D, £2,000)
September pay award pending £25,886 – £41,612
(Starting salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding Animal Management, and other subject related, qualifications?
Not only can we offer the chance to teach successful and ambitious students, but we can do so in the beautiful Cotswold setting of Cirencester. The department itself is vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking; the new team work together closely and have a genuine passion for the subjects. We are seeking an adaptable and creative individual to lead our high achieving team and contribute to curriculum initiatives including the new T Level qualifications. Candidates may also get the chance to be a personal tutor.
This role is particularly exciting as you would be taking over and leading the team in developing and introducing the new T-Level qualifications for 2023. We are also at the point where we are planning new facilities and expanding our animal collection which present creative opportunities. Your teaching timetable will depend on your specialism but could include teaching across a variety of land-based subject areas at Level 3 and Level 2. This is a great opportunity for someone to be supported in stepping up into a lead role or for someone who looking for a sideways move who wants the chance to create something really special.
Candidates should have a commitment to further education and be motivated to achieve high standards in teaching and learning. The ability to work well within teams and to adapt to curriculum demands is essential. Ideally candidates should possess a good honours degree and a teaching qualification.
Closing date for applications: 20th May 2022
Interviews will be held week commencing: 6th June 2022
However, we may interview prior to this date.
PLEASE APPLY NOW: This position will close once sufficient applications are received.
We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those that are short-listed for interview.
Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
