Technician (Animal Management)
Where you’ll work: This role is based at Hadlow College campus
Your hours: 37 hours per week (worked on a shift rota basis across 7 days of the week) / 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £23,449 per annum
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Working within North Kent College’s Animal Management curriculum area, an excited opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced and passionate individual to join the team as a technician.
Reporting to the Animal Unit Manager, the post holder is responsible for maintaining the Animal Collection, including all areas of the Animal Management Unit, to ensure that they meet the highest standards as well as presenting a professional image to students, parents and external stakeholders. The role will also require the post holder to support the Animal Unit Manager and Technical Instructors in managing animal sections routine treatments and maintenance, as well as assisting with administrative tasks. The post holder will be required to ensure equipment and resources are well kept and maintained for the purpose of teaching and learning.
To be considered for the role, you will have the ability to work flexibly on a shift-rota basis. Applicants will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a related area of equivalent, and a first aid certificate (or the willingness to obtain one upon appointment). It would also be advantageous if you have experience working with young people in an education environment, though this is not essential.
In return, we have a generous benefits offer, which includes 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (given in lieu if these fall on a rostered day), as well as being enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (with an enhanced contribution rate) which includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a gym, and a restaurant and coffee shop.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th October 2024.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
