Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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£ 24790 - 25584
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Job Description
Salary:NJC Grade C: 24790- 25584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern:This is a fixed term position working 5hours per week 52weeks per year from September 2025
An exciting opportunity has been created to assist in the day to day running of the Animal Care specialism; a unique subject to Secondary School Curriculum.
As the Animal Care Technician you will lead in the daily husbandry tasks and based on your own knowledge and experience help to further develop this already successful subject. We are looking for a reliable punctual and hardworking individual with ideally a Level 2 (or higher) Animal Care qualification. The animals to be cared for are mostly small companion animals and exotic invertebrates based within the self-contained department.
The working hours can be flexible to a degree but are limited to 5 hours per week. Weekend working will be required every week using some of these hours on either a Saturday or Sunday. The working pattern will most likely vary from week to week based on requirements. This post is a fixed term contract for 2 years as the course may not continue beyond this time.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noonon Friday 11th July 2025 interviews will beheld week commencing Monday 14th July 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here.
Our Vision
At Pilton Community College we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstratesour commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.
We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectationsalwayspositively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour encourage students to show respect for themselves others and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.
We believe that:
Yourcharacter and attitudes to others will determineyour success in life alongside your academic qualifications. Steve Jobs
The opportunities and support that we provideenable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.
Exciting time to join PiltonCC
As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an Ofsted Good grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.
Wellbeing
Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the Mindful Employer Charter buddy system gives all staff a support person from across the school.
Core Values
The Harbour Schools Partnershipbelieves that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an core values are:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
