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Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Animal Management Lecturer to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a full time basis. This is a fixed term role working from May2026 until the 30th of June 2027. The role pays from T1 £31,633 up to T11 £45,341 dependent on experience and qualifications. Animal Management Lecturer The successful applicant will possess the ability to deliver a diverse range of practical and theoretical subjects, including animal behaviour, biology, health, feeding, and accommodation, across both L2 and L3 provisions.Ideally, you will have experience teaching and assessing with various awarding bodies, such as BTEC and City and Guilds. Creativity and inclusivity are crucial, as you will be engaging with a broad range of learners.Therefore, we seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and versatile lecturer with a proven track record in further education.Alongside teaching duties, you will also take on course tutorship, requiring a full commitment to supporting students throughout their college journey and into employment or further studies. You should ideally hold a degree in a relevant subject area and have demonstrable experience working with animals in industry.A teaching qualification is preferred, and qualifications in assessing learning and internal verification are advantageous. BCA is a popular and growing FE college with a strong land-based heritage, including a licensed BIAZA-accredited zoo and an excellent Animal Management Centre.We boast an outstanding record of academic and pastoral achievement, fostering a caring and respectful ethos. We are looking for adaptable, resourceful, and excellent communicators who can work effectively as part of our team.If you have exceptional organizational skills, can prioritize your workload, and are an active listener who encourages development and champions achievement, you will thrive in this role. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: • Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes, • Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses, • Free onsite parking at all sites, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance, • Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria, • Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Monday 11th of May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencingMonday 18th of May 2026. However, applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. *Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) About our Nursery Busy Bees Burchetts Green, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 84 children and offers ample outdoor space for exploration and play. Our amazing team is dedicated and passionate about their roles as practitioners, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children. We enhance learning experiences with visits to the zoo on the BCA college grounds and work in partnership with the college to provide valuable placements for new practitioners. Conveniently located on the college campus, we also offer free parking for staff, making it easy for educators to access our welcoming facility. Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children., • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration., • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents., • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) About our Nursery Busy Bees Burchetts Green, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 84 children and offers ample outdoor space for exploration and play. Our amazing team is dedicated and passionate about their roles as practitioners, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children. We enhance learning experiences with visits to the zoo on the BCA college grounds and work in partnership with the college to provide valuable placements for new practitioners. Conveniently located on the college campus, we also offer free parking for staff, making it easy for educators to access our welcoming facility. What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

BCA is a popular and growing FE college with a strong land‑based heritage, including a licensed BIAZA‑accredited zoo and an excellent Animal Management Centre.

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Animal Management Lecturer to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a full time basis. This is a fixed term role working from May 2026 until the 30th of June 2027. The role pays from T1 £31,633 up to T11 £45,341 dependent on experience and qualifications. Animal Management Lecturer The successful applicant will possess the ability to deliver a diverse range of practical and theoretical subjects, including animal behaviour, biology, health, feeding, and accommodation, across both L2 and L3 provisions.Ideally, you will have experience teaching and assessing with various awarding bodies, such as BTEC and City and Guilds. Creativity and inclusivity are crucial, as you will be engaging with a broad range of learners.Therefore, we seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and versatile lecturer with a proven track record in further education.Alongside teaching duties, you will also take on course tutorship, requiring a full commitment to supporting students throughout their college journey and into employment or further studies. You should ideally hold a degree in a relevant subject area and have demonstrable experience working with animals in industry.A teaching qualification is preferred, and qualifications in assessing learning and internal verification are advantageous. BCA is a popular and growing FE college with a strong land-based heritage, including a licensed BIAZA-accredited zoo and an excellent Animal Management Centre.We boast an outstanding record of academic and pastoral achievement, fostering a caring and respectful ethos. We are looking for adaptable, resourceful, and excellent communicators who can work effectively as part of our team.If you have exceptional organizational skills, can prioritize your workload, and are an active listener who encourages development and champions achievement, you will thrive in this role. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year. For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from: Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses Free onsite parking at all sites Cycle to Work Scheme Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Monday 11th of May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencingMonday 18th of May 2026. However, applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification. *Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process. Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. TPBN1_UKTJ

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