support specialist Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Support Officer (Animal Care)
Location: Cambridge
Working Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £20,451 - £20,640 per annum
CWA have an incredible opportunity to join our team at our Cambridge campus for a Teaching Support Officer in Animal Care on a full-time basis (part-time or job share considered).
Our specialist companion animal care centre is home to over 200 animals ranging from livestock to exotic animals, small and large, which our staff and students have regular access to. Our animals include birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Our animal care courses ensure that our students leave us with the scientific, practical and administrative skills they need for their careers in animal care. This campus is really all about the animals and has a real community feel to it. We are passionate about our animals and the education and training we provide to our students- the next generation of animal care specialists.
In addition, our Cambridge campus also boasts a wide range of facilities including indoor and outdoor horse riding arenas, an equine therapy centre, a specialist animal and veterinary nursing clinical skills are and our very own dog grooming parlour.
You will support a range of classes and courses within the Faculty and Programme Area. You must a Level 2 qualification in Animal Care or in a related subject and have relevant industry experience. You must hold a Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A*-C/9-4) or equivalent or be willing to obtain within 18 months of employment.
As well as further education, we also offer higher education courses here, with a bespoke ‘campus within a campus’ exclusively available for HE students to use.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving landbased team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential counselling helpline as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Donna Woodruffe on [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, 11 August 2023
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
