We are looking to recruit a self-motivated Technical Instructor to work with our Animal Management team, providing support and technical assistance to our teaching staff at our Canterbury Campus. You will be required to give practical demonstrations and technical instruction in varying aspects of animal care to our students. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team responsible for the care of the College animals and help to develop the collection under guidance from the animal unit manager.

The ability to communicate effectively is essential for this role, along with substantial relevant practical experience in a range of animal care activities. As well as being a genuine team worker you will ideally have some teaching and demonstrating experience, candidates will need to show proof of holding a level 3 animal management qualification and a minimum Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English and maths. A1/A2 (D32/D33) would also be an advantage.

This is a part time post working 3 days per week, including early mornings and weekends. You will also be expected to work on Bank Holidays.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. A prohibition check will be carried where applicable.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, salary sacrifice scheme and free car parking, this post also attracts 25 days holiday per annum pro rata, excluding bank holidays.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853616.

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is Thursday 11th May 2017.

Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd May 2017

When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.

Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.

For more information please contact jobs@hadlow.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 853616 if you would like to discuss this further.

Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.