Due to new exciting developments, we currently have an opportunity for a Teaching Animal Keeper to join our Animal Sciences and Conservation Department here at our York campus. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is capable of working with others and is responsible, passionate and knowledgeable about the overall animal management sector and has an enthusiastic approach to animal husbandry and welfare.
The Teaching Animal Keeper plays a key role in delivering high-quality animal care alongside practical education and training at Askham Bryan College. The post holder will be responsible for the daily husbandry and welfare of the animal collection whilst actively teaching practical lessons, and assessment for students across animal management and related land-based courses. The role supports the College’s mission to provide outstanding, hands-on education within a professional working environment.
Reporting to the Animal Sciences and Conservation Manager, Deputy Manager and Teaching Zoo Lead Keeper. Responsibilities include the day-to-day care and management of the animal section, general cleaning, feeding, maintenance and record keeping of the animal species. You will be part of the Zoo team and we are especially interested in someone with a focus on mammals and birds.
Applicants should be educated to at least a level 3 in an animal related subject, and a degree in an animal related subject would be advantageous.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, if sufficient application are received.
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).
About the College:
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.
Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:
- On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
- Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
- Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
- Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
- On-site catering including a canteen and shop
- Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
- Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
- We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
- We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
- We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
- Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
- Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
- Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.