Keeper (Canine)
Reaseheath College
Nantwich, Cheshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,009 -£18,634 (A16 – A21)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2017
Job overview
Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based Colleges located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry. The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities.
Our £4 million Animal Management Centre opened in 2010 and offers world class facilities including rooms for reptiles, amphibians and fish, a mammal house, teaching and meeting rooms and an impressive entrance to the college’s zoo. We have 40 specialist staff, over 800 students and more than 1000 animals of around 200 species. More recently, we have expanded our canine facilities and now offer a range of opportunities in canine training, grooming and welfare.
Due to this continued expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Keeper (Canine) to join our hard working and dynamic canine team. Experience in the canine field is essential to enable the successful candidate to support the development of education, and deliver commercial, activity in this area.
The successful applicant will:
Possess a vocational qualification in Animal Management or an equivalent discipline at Level 3 or above.
- Have sound knowledge of canine husbandry, behaviour and training.
- Have excellent customer service skills.
- Possess a Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming or be willing to work towards one.
The role will include supervising students and providing support to the department as required and the hours may include weekend and bank holidays as required.
For further details and to apply, please visit: http://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday, 6th December 2017.
Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday, 13th December 2017.
About Reaseheath College
- Reaseheath College
- Reaseheath, Nantwich
- Cheshire
- CW5 6DF
- United Kingdom
Reaseheath College has achieved unprecedented growth and success during recent years, with much of this being due to the contribution to our staff who live and breathe our College values. We are firm believers that our staff team is our greatest asset and we are looking for anAssistant Director of Qualitywho can help us optimise the development of, and contribution of every member of that team.
About the College
Reaseheath College is recognised as one of the leading land-based Colleges in the country and has an excellent reputation for the quality of its Further and Higher Education. It is recognised as a Beacon College, is a Sector Skills Academy Champion for Food and Drink, and has been awarded the Training and Quality Standard for its work with employers.
The College has a beautiful setting amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities, including its own golf course. It has thriving and highly responsive partnerships with many leading employers and boasts academic achievement that places it in the top quartile of Colleges.
Serving around 7500 students in delivering further and higher education courses, the College has grown significantly over recent years and has further ambitious plans for growth and development to serve the local and national communities.
Since incorporation in 1993 the College’s portfolio of further and higher education courses and services has grown rapidly. Courses are offered up to Honours degree level, through our Associate College Status with both Harper Adams University College and the University of Chester. Work-Based learning and Train to Gain opportunities are provided, and a policy of access and progression for all students is vigorously pursued.
We are very proud of our attractive environment, our wide range of courses and our reputation for responding positively and promptly to the needs of both individuals and those industries which we seek to serve.
We work in a professional and supportive environment aided by a dedicated workforce of around 500 colleagues. We are passionate about learners, staff and customers and place them at the heart of all we do by supporting, developing, empowering, encouraging, respecting and valuing their contributions. Our staff and students benefit from the “Reaseheath Experience”.
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