Animal Keeper

Salford College’s vision is to be a beacon of educational excellence transforming the lives of the individuals and communities we serve

Animal Keeper  

Reference Number: SCC181909

Salary: Starting salary £17,294 per annum with incremental progression to £19,094

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 6th September 2018

Location: Eccles Sixth Form College

Contract Type: Permanent, All Year Round

Hours per Week: 37

An opportunity has arisen for a Casual Animal Keeper to join this expanding, successful and highly motivated team. The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience related to the practical health and welfare a range of animals. You will be responsible for the day to day care for all of the animals but with a responsibility for the mammal section, checking and maintaining stock levels and keeping records up to date, alongside supporting practical lessons. Candidates should have knowledge and experience of working with a variety of mammals including large mammals and horses. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative with good communication skills. The role requires flexibility as you may be required to work weekends.

About us:

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

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Salford City College is highly ambitious and a leading provider in Greater Manchester. It aims to be outstanding in all aspects of its work.

Reason to Join Us

• 32 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), Sixth Form College Association terms and conditions and automatic enrolment into the generous pension scheme
• A wide range of learning & career opportunities
• MyTech, Childcare, cycle to work & other voucher schemes
• Various health & well being benefits (including discounted gym membership)
• We support the Skills for Life agenda and recognise the importance of all adults having functional literacy and numeracy whatever their role. All staff are therefore given the support to gain a level 2 qualification in literacy and / or numeracy if they do not already have one and all teaching staff are expected to promote the basic skills of their learners within their subjects.

Advert Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 6th September 2018
 

Commitment to Safeguarding 

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.