Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Ref: 22709

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £20,103

Location: Wakefield City Campus

We have a fantastic opportunity for a technician to join our Animal Care team who all share a real passion for animal welfare.

Our Animal Care curriculum area offers a range of courses from Level 1 to Level 5 and has an animal collection consisting of small mammals, reptiles, and other species. We challenge all our students to realise their full potential and aim to provide high levels of support to ensure their success.

As a Technician in Animal Care, you will be working to ensure the health and care of animals within the unit. You will also assist students with their portfolios and evidence for their assessments. You will also be helping to support the dog grooming tutor to ensure that all practical classes run smoothly.

As a Technician in Animal Care, you should:

• Educated to Level 3 in Animal Management or other related qualification
• Have GCSE A*- C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English qualifications or equivalent
• Have experience of working with and caring for animals in captive environments

See what we have to offer and come and join us…

Benefits include:

• • Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
  • Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme
  • Discounted Metro Card Scheme
  • Good Pension Scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Reduced price personal gym membership
  • Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets, and restaurants)
  • Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 2nd May 2023

Interview date: 11th May 2023

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

PLEASE NOTE NO AGENCIES, DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.