About the Role

The School of Animal Care and Land Management is a growing and aspirational department based at Temple Newsam in Leeds. Our team consists of a Head of Department, Deputy Head of Department, Programme managers, Course Leader, Teachers, learning support assistants (LSA) and Instructor/Technicians. Our team work to support our learners to achieve their full potential and achieve their vocational qualifications.

We are looking for a teacher to join our team, the successful candidate will deliver theory and practical sessions on site at Temple Newsam, there may also be the requirement to deliver off the job training to apprentices which will be delivered remotely, as such having experience using technology is a distinct advantage.

The Temple Newsam Campus is part of the Printworks campus in Leeds, staff may be required to teach at Printworks, however the significant amount of our teaching is delivered at Temple Newsam.

What You Will Do

• Prepare for and deliver classes to student groups, with clear intentions and well-defined outcomes.
• Deliver theory and practical classes in our classrooms, animal care centre and Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) farm.
• Manage student progress and achievement
• Evaluate students' work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in personal development, working to develop your own professional knowledge and skill set.

About You

Successful candidates will:

• Have a relevant industry experience
• Be a creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking practitioner.
• Work well as part of a team and be resilient, adaptable and enthusiastic with experience of the industry
• Be student focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills.
• Have excellent communication skills and be happy working with people as well as being able to work independently when required.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements