Technician - Animal Care (21.6 hours p/w)
Hopwood Hall College
Middleton
- £14,477 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 August 2024
Job overview
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a range of animal industries such as pet care, production farms and exotic animal collections so that you can maintain the welfare of the wide range species housed at the college.
While a passion for animals is expected, the ideal candidate should be just as happy working with people as part of the technician team but also assisting the wider Animal Care and Equine department with the delivery of outstanding educational experiences for our learners. You could be assisting in lessons or supervising groups on work placement so communication and supervision skills are key.
The role is part time over three days and you will be required to work weekends and public holidays on a rota basis.
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential and willingness to undertake first aid and minibus training would be expected.
This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse range of species, in outstanding facilities and assist in inspiring the next generation of animal industry professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining and promoting lively working environment and practices.
- To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to animal rooms, workshops, equipment as required.
- To prepare and assist in activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased.
- To maintain and repair specialist animal enclosures and be responsible for the security of enclosures and tools.
- To assist with the supervision of students working on project work.
- Be flexible in supporting the sections requirements and cross college tasks.
- To oversee the Animal Care Apprentices whilst working on site and designate the workload.
- Be responsible for ordering requisitions and storekeeping.
- To follow the current Life Sciences Animal Standard Operating Procedures.
- To be responsible for the day to day care of all the animals within the Centre for Life Sciences.
- Review and develop operating systems in liaison with the Centre Director, Programme Manager and Lecturing staff.
- Maintain animal food stock levels to ensure all animals have food and water available as stated in the standard operating procedures.
- To assist in the planning of breeding programmes both for sustainability and food sources.
- To maintain all animal areas within Life Sciences to include the internal animal rooms and external enclosures.
- Undertake Health & Safety risk assessments and ensure all working practices are compliant with industry legislation (e.g. COSHH).
- To ensure that accurate records of animals are kept and the data inputted onto computer systems and paper systems.
- Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
Attached documents
About Hopwood Hall College
Hopwood Hall College is a further education college located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The college was first established in 1992, and since its founding has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation, including the installation of a brand-new technology centre in 2012 which provides facilities for studying motor vehicle maintenance, engineering and brickwork. Although the college had previously contained its own sixth form centre, since 2010 Hopwood Hall has concentrated solely on vocational qualifications for school leavers, along with its extensive adult-education programmes. The college occupies two main sites, located close by to each other in Greater Manchester, each providing a range of high-quality teaching facilities.
Principal
Julia Heap
Values and Vision
Hopwood Hall College offers a huge range of subjects from entry-level courses up to foundation degrees, with part-time provision available for adult students looking to pursue their qualifications while working. In terms of younger students, Hopwood Hall begins accepting students at age 14, providing entry-level vocational qualifications and, potentially, apprenticeships for Key Stage 4 pupils looking to study outside of school. We have a purpose-built Salon, Restaurant and Technology Centre as well as extensive Sports and Animal Care facilities. Outside of study, the college also works hard to foster a sense of community among its students, playing host to a range of recreational common areas for students to relax and socialise.
Ofsted
“Leaders and senior managers have re-focused the college’s community learning provision. They have established good links with community groups to engage with learners who have not participated in education and training for some time. These learners benefit from the development of their essential English and mathematical skills, including English for speakers of other languages; they are progressing to further study and/or employment.”
The full report into Hopwood Hall College can be found here.
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