Job Description
Higher Education Lecturer in Animal Science 0.4
Application Deadline: 2 July 2026
Department: Animal Science and Equine
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Pibwrlwyd Campus
Reporting To: Head of Curriculum & Dean of Faculty
Compensation: £10,554 - £20,772 / year
Coleg Sir Gâr is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Education Lecturer to join our Animal Studies team based at Pibwrwlyd Campus. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Higher Education teaching across Animal Science and Animal Behaviour and Welfare programmes, support learners as a personal tutor, and work in partnership with University of Wales Trinity St David. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire ambitious learners and contribute to excellent progression outcomes within a thriving educational environment.
Successful candidates would be available to interview on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the teaching, assessment and co-ordination of programmes of study leading to qualifications within Animal science from Level 4 to Level 6;
- Take on the role of a Learning Area Programme Lead for one cohort and contribute to the management of this subject area;
- Provide support, as a member of the team in the administration and resource development within the area;
- Assist in the provision of Animal science through liaison with industry and in the potential development of commercial courses;
- Contribute to the quality of provision through the internal verification system;
- Prepare relevant teaching material for assigned subjects;
- Prepare resource materials and facilities in support of the assigned teaching;
- Undertake all assessment activity to assigned subjects;
- Ensure all classroom and practical training facilities comply with health and safety and other legislative requirements;
- Liaise with third party stakeholders as identified by faculty management, including, sector skills councils, HE institutions, industry bodies, employers etc;
- Organise work placement opportunities and monitor the learner experience
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant degree or equivalent Higher Education/Advanced qualification
- Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
- GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
- Relevant practical/industrial experience in animal sciences
- Relevant teaching experience
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
- A current driving licence and use of a car
- Willingness to drive a college minibus
Desirable Criteria:
- Business experience in the land based industries
- A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
- A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
- Awareness of key performance indicators
- Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
- Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
- Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
- Sound understanding of digital literacy
- Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable
See detailed language descriptions attached.
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job Benefits
- You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
