Practical Instructor for Animal Management

Careers Site Advertising End Date
25 May 2025
All Locations
Gunnersbury Park
Department
Animal Management & Saddlery
Salary Range for Advert
£26,839 to £30,700 inclusive of London Weighting
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Business and Learning Support
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  • About The Role and Person

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practical Instructor in Animal Management to join Capel Manor College.

    Our Practical Instructors are responsible for supporting teaching staff across our Animal Management courses by providing practical demonstration and technical instruction to students on Animal Management courses. Practical Instructors supervise small groups of students to develop their practical skills through demonstrating the appropriate skills, methods and techniques. This might include demonstrating tasks such as feeding, handling and exercising animals. They will ensure that students can demonstrate the skills and behaviours required for the successful completion of their qualification and possess the knowledge that underpins the practical instruction. They will also ensure that the health and safety of the students and the animals is maintained whilst undertaking practical sessions.

    The ideal candidates will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management, and will have experience caring for animals. While experience working in education is not essential, applicants should have some experience training and instructing others to work with animals.

    This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, creative, and supportive team, with a shared passion and vision in making a positive impact to the lives of students of all ages and backgrounds. Many of our Practical Instructors move into Lecturing roles, so if you have relevant experience working with animals and an enthusiasm for passing your skills and knowledge onto others, we would like to hear from you.

  • About the College

  • Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment.  As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.  Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits.  These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.  For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

    At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

    Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

    Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence.  We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

    We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list.  Early application is therefore encouraged.

Benefits of Working for Us

We offer our staff with competitive salary ranges and with a great benefits package that includes:

Generous Annual Leave

Academic staff and those on Leadership and Management scales receive 45 days of leave. Business and Learning Support staff get 30-32 days, with an additional five days after four years of service. All entitlements include bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Academic staff can join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, while Business and Learning Support staff can join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Both are defined benefit schemes offering tax-free lump sums at retirement, ill-health benefits, and financial protection for dependents.

CPD Opportunities

We offer various personal development opportunities, including support for unqualified lecturers to study the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. We also run five all-staff continual professional development (CPD) days annually.

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Online GP Service

Staff can consult with a GP 24/7, and their household members can access the service too.

Employee Assistance Scheme

The College offers a 24/7 confidential helpline for staff and their families providing counselling and advice. The service provides emotional help, support with family issues, legal advice, health and wellbeing advice and financial wellbeing guidance.

Cycle-to-work scheme

In partnership with Halfords our staff can purchase bikes and equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme.

Calm App

The College has partnered with Calm, the #1 mental health app, for stress relief, improved sleep, and overall wellness

Long Service Awards

The College has a long service award scheme, designed to recognise and celebrate the dedication and contributions of our long-standing team members. The scheme includes payment for reaching service milestones ranging from £100 for 5 years’ service through to £1,250 for 25 years’ service.

Car Parking

Free, on-site parking at our Enfield, Mottingham and Crystal Palace Park campuses.

Health Benefits

We offer free eye tests and glasses for computer users, plus seasonal flu vaccinations.

Access to Capel Manor Gardens

Free entry for staff and one guest to our Gardens and some annual events.

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