Animal Science Technician
City and Islington College
Islington
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10.68 per hour
- Job type:
- Supply, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 11 August 2016
Job overview
Casual Worker
City and Islington College is a learning environment like no other. The College is a leader in its field and has been honoured with many prizes and awards.
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit an excellent Animal Science Technician, on a casual* basis to work as a member of a team providing technical support to the Centre for Applied Sciences. You will assist in the maintenance of the animal care and environment facilities at the Centre by provide general maintenance and husbandry (including cleaning and feeding) of animals, plants and equipment. You will participate in the organisation, purchasing and storage of food and assist and assess learners in practical classes as requested. Please note that there will be some weekend and bank holiday feeding of the animals required.
*Casual Workers are appointed to our casual register and working hours can vary anything from a couple of hours a week during term time, to some weeks occasionally to support during key times throughout the year. The hours and times are not fixed – we will ask you if you are available for cover.
About you:
You will have BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Science or Animal Management, Advanced Diploma in Environment and Land Based Studies or equivalent qualifications in appropriate subjects. You will have general knowledge of animal care, especially relating to fishes, small and exotic animals and their husbandry.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th August 2016 (midnight)
INTERVIEW DATE: September 2016
TO APPLY: http://www.candi.ac.uk/work-for-us/vacancies/vacancies
‘The Governors of City & Islington and Westminster Kingsway Colleges have announced their intention to merge from 1st August 2016 to create the first College group in London. This exciting development will help secure City and Islington’s future at the forefront on skills training in London and widen opportunities for both its staff and students. We will be happy to talk more about the implications of this change on the role you have applied for during the final stages of the selection process.
City and Islington College is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is essential to all of our work at every level, in our employment practices and selection process. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure
About City and Islington College
- City and Islington College
- Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, Holloway
- London
- N7 0RN
- United Kingdom
Our reputation is built on the success of our students and the hard work and dedication of our teaching and business support staff. We pride ourselves on the academic achievements of our staff and students and for leading the way in further education not just locally, but nationally and increasingly internationally.
We offer great opportunities for people who want to maximise their potential and achieve their career aspirations in an educational environment where innovation and creativity are essential for our continued success as a leading educational establishment.
We aim to be a first choice education employer in London and our record backs it up. In fact, our achievements either meet or exceed the new, exacting Investors In People standard. We provide staff with a great working environment and excellent terms and conditions of employment and salaries which are amongst the best in the FE sector.
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