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Animal Care Instructor

Animal Care Instructor

Trent Acres

Staffordshire

  • £20,000 - £30,000 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
4 October 2024

Job overview

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!


Job role:        Animal Care Instructor

Location:    Trent Acres, Kings Bromley

Hours:           40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

Salary:      £20,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum

Contract:      Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.


As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Animal Care Instructor to join our close-knit team at Trent Acres, part of Options Autism.


The Role

To plan, prepare and deliver practical and theory Animal Care lessons and learning programmes based on subject and accreditation requirements and the individual needs of pupils.


Job Summary:

  • To plan, organise and manage practical and theory animal care lessons for pupils.
  • To be an inspiring instructor and develop the provision for active learning
  • To provide personal support to enable pupils to reach their potential both academically and emotionally
  • To assist the staff team in supporting pupils with their behaviour
  • To support elsewhere in the school, including on offsite activities when not instructing animal care lessons. 
  • To share the school’s values and ethos to create a highly personalised curriculum to meet individuals needs in an environment that is nurturing and holistic. 


Qualifications Required

  • To be discussed at interview


About the school

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.


Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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About Trent Acres

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  • Trent Acres
  • Alrewas Road, Kings Bromley, Burton-On-Trent
  • Staffordshire
  • DE13 7HR
  • United Kingdom
+44 1543 473772

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Trent Acres provides a wide ranging curriculum which is tailored to meet the needs of each individual pupil. Pupils are able to work to nationally recognised educational awards in a broad range of subjects. Pupils are able to access Animal Husbandry using our onsite facilities, Horticulture and outdoor activities education. Where appropriate we seek to source work experience placements for pupils. The service also seeks to build links with local schools and colleges which enable us to provide further education opportunities for our pupils.

Many of the young people who come to Options Trent Acres have either experience a fragmented education or have not attended School/ College for a long period of time. Many of our students have a Statement of Special Educational Needs/Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which will detail and identify their needs.

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