Lecturer Biological Science jobs

Animal Science Lecturer

Location: Duchy College, Stoke Climsland

Salary: £27,330.94 - £28,402.92 FTE per annum CC34-CC36 (actual pro-rata salary range for part-time role: £16,620.17 - £17,272.05)

Terms & Conditions: Part-Time (22.5 hours per week/52 weeks per year), Teaching Contract

Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Interview Date: 30 July 2026

About the Role

This exciting role is perfect for someone with strong expertise in animal biology, anatomy & physiology, genetics, and practical laboratory skills, who is eager to share their knowledge and inspire the next generation of animal care professionals. Combining practical, hands-on work with teaching and learner support, you'll play a key role in helping students develop the skills, confidence, and enthusiasm needed for a successful career in the animal sector.

As part of this position, you'll combine hands-on laboratory work with inspiring classroom delivery, helping students develop their practical scientific skills while sharing your expertise in animal biology, anatomy, and laboratory techniques.

Based at Duchy College, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our dynamic Animal Management teaching team. This role involves teaching and assessing learners across a range of animal-related subjects in both classroom and practical settings, with a particular focus on the Level 3 Animal Management T Level programme. You will play a key role in delivering engaging and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support them to achieve their full potential.

We are committed to providing a rich, rewarding, and high-quality learning experience that equips our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with a broad experience in the animal industry and a very hand on approach. Knowledge in specific species would be preferred as our animal collection is broad and we need expertise to match.

Animal Science based qualifications at a minimum level 4 or above are required. A teaching qualification is desirable.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who also has a teaching qualification (or experience of teaching/mentoring) and an assessor qualification however we would also love to hear from people with a passion for the sector and who want to be part of educating young people. It is essential to be willing to work towards a teaching qualification if one is not currently held.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days* per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. *37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select ‘Apply Now’.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team – recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Pay: £27,330.95-£28,402.92 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person