Lecturer – Animal Sciences

Role: Lecturer – Animal Sciences

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 22.5 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Animal Sciences to join our Animal Sciences department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery – Deliver engaging lessons on Animal Science HE courses, develop schemes of work, and create innovative learning materials that meet awarding body standards.
• Student Support & Progress Monitoring – Track student progress, provide feedback and reports, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain a high-quality learning experience tailored to individual needs
• Quality Assurance & Course Leadership – Lead course meetings, implement quality processes, contribute to course reviews, and collaborate with the HS Department to maintain academic standards.
• Professional Engagement & Development – Participate in marketing, student recruitment, curriculum development, and maintain industry knowledge through CPD and collaboration with Advanced Practitioners.
• Safeguarding, Compliance & Additional Duties – Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards; support new staff as a mentor (if qualified); and carry out other duties as required by leadership.

About you:

• Qualifications & Education – Master’s degree in an animal-related subject; GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent) or willingness to achieve Level 2 within one year.
• Sector Experience & Knowledge – Practical experience in the animal management sector, current industry knowledge, and recent teaching experience with diverse learner groups.
• Teaching & Curriculum Skills – Proven ability to deliver high-quality learning across FE and HE levels, contribute to curriculum development, and demonstrate strong teaching and administrative skills.
• Professional Attributes & Values – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to College values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty), and ability to work collaboratively and professionally.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & Development – Commitment to safeguarding, CPD, flexible working, health and safety awareness, and willingness to travel across College sites.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: 29 September 2025

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

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• 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.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and 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 with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Shuttleworth College

Shuttleworth College is set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade.  It’s a specialist land-based college, offering agricultural and environmental education, alongside animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure all delivered within acres of parkland, farmland, lakes and woodland.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

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.

Documents

TBCG Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf

Part-time CertEd-PGCE factsheet for TBCG staff 2025-26 start.docx

JD&PS – Lecturer Animal Management 2024 AL (2).docx