The Animal Welfare and Science department are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates who have a passion for animal welfare and supporting the development of learners in a college environment to join the team. The successful candidate will be confident in the welfare, husbandry and handling of a range of animals, from small mammals and reptiles to livestock and equids. You will need to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the animals at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a calm working approach, be able to multi-task and have the ability to ‘think on their feet’. A friendly and approachable candidate will need to communicate with staff, learners and visitors to the animal park. During term time, our Animal Welfare and Science technicians work very closely with a range of learners in the department, so an ability and willingness to work with medium / large groups of learners is key to this role.
Successful candidates will be encouraged to complete the Level 3 teacher training qualification to support their delivery to learners in this role.
Benefits:
In addition to working on the beautiful 17th century estate, you will benefit from the following:
- membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- on-site accommodation
- cycle to work scheme
- free on-site car parking
- a range of on-site catering facilities
- optional health cash plan
- free use of the on-site gym
- career development opportunities
- reduced on-site horse livery rate, subject to suitability
- strong college values. Inspire, Challenge and Care
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Wayne Clarke on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 1115 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Sunday based on a 5 day week rota to cover weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £22,070 per annum
To apply:
Please visit the KMC website for a college application form and a full job description.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Please return the completed application form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The closing date for applications: Friday 8 November 2024 at 9:00am
Proposed interview date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this job description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
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Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the college within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date, where an interview date is specified.