Lecturer in Animal Management (Mat Cover)

Animal Management Lecturer – 0.8 Maternity Cover
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £36,217 – £43,197 per annum ( pro rata: £28,973.60 – £34,557.60 per annum)
Contract: 0.8 FTE, Maternity Cover
Interviews: Week commencing 28 September 2026

Think FE are working with a well-regarded college in Northamptonshire that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Management Lecturer on a 0.8 maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Animal Management department and play a key role in ensuring the continued delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across both Further Education and Higher Education programmes.
The role

As an Animal Management Lecturer, you will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that helps students develop both their academic knowledge and practical understanding of the animal sector.
You will support learners throughout their studies, monitor progress and contribute to the continued success of the department.
Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering Animal Management programmes across FE and HE levels
Planning and delivering engaging lessons for a diverse range of learners
Assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback
Monitoring learner progress and supporting students to achieve their full potential
Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
Contributing to curriculum development and the wider Animal Management department
Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment What we're looking for To be considered for this role, you will need:

A BSc in Animal Science, Animal Management or a closely related subject
Strong subject knowledge within animal management and/or animal science
The ability to engage and support learners across FE and HE programmes
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to high-quality teaching and learner success A Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable.
Previous experience teaching within further or higher education would also be advantageous.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this 0.8 position is £36,217 – £43,197 per annum (after pro rata £28,973.60 – £34,557.60 per annum). 

The college also offers an excellent benefits package, including:

44 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
Up to 5 College closure days
Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Employer pension contribution of 28.68%
A supportive and established curriculum team
The opportunity to teach across both FE and HE provision With interviews taking place week commencing 28 September, the college will be moving quickly with suitable applicants.

Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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