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Team Lead Animal Management

Are you passionate about animal welfare, ambitious about curriculum innovation, and ready to lead a high-performing team?

Capel Manor College is seeking an inspiring Team Leader in Animal Management to help shape the next generation of animal professionals.

Our department of Animal Management delivers an ambitious and diverse portfolio of provision. This includes: Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care, Level 2 Animal Care Technical Diploma, Level 3 Animal Management Diploma and the T Level in Animal Management and behaviour. We also offer Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Veterinary Science and Animal Science and Welfare, a Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship, and Higher Education programmes in Animal Management and Zoology and Animal Management and Biodiversity. In addition, we deliver a BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour degree, reflecting our commitment to academic progression and specialist expertise within the sector.

As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading, managing and developing a dynamic curriculum area within the department. You will inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional teaching, foster a culture of innovation and reflective practice, and drive continuous improvement through robust self-assessment and quality assurance. Acting as Lead Internal Verifier, you will ensure all quality assurance procedures are fully implemented and maintained to the highest standard.

You will work collaboratively across the department and with industry partners to ensure that provision remains current, relevant and responsive to both student and employer needs. With a strong focus on student achievement, progression and value added, you will champion high standards of teaching, learning and assessment while encouraging new and creative approaches to curriculum delivery.

We welcome applications from experienced curriculum managers looking for a new challenge, as well as outstanding classroom practitioners ready to take their first step into leadership. The successful candidate will hold a HND, degree or equivalent qualification in a science or animal-related discipline.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking professional to make a measurable difference to learners’ futures while shaping the strategic direction of a thriving and respected curriculum area.

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.