Technician (Animal Management) – up to 12 months maternity cover, fixed term contract 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Kent College’s Animal Management department for a suitably qualified, experienced, and passionate individual to join our team as Technician in Animal Management.

 

Reporting directly to the Animal Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the upkeep and care of our Animal Collection, ensuring all areas of the Animal Management Unit are maintained to the highest standards. You will play a key role in presenting a professional and welcoming environment for students, parents, and external visitors.

 

Your duties will include supporting the Animal Unit Manager and Technical Instructors with the routine care and treatment of animals, general maintenance of the unit, and assisting with related administrative tasks. You will also help ensure that all equipment and resources are properly maintained and available for teaching and learning purposes.

 

To be successful in this role, you must be able to work flexibly on a rota-based shift pattern. A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent) is required, along with a valid first aid certificate or a willingness to obtain one upon appointment. While previous experience working with young people in an educational setting is desirable, it is not essential.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow College

 

Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per annum

 

Your pay: £24,688 per annum 

 

The College:

 

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

 

The Benefits:

 

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Technician at NKC:

33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (including 3 days allocated to the Christmas and New Year period), pro rata to fixed term contract length.
Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.

 

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 28 August 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 5 September 2025.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.