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.
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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
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.
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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
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
