Animal Care Instructor

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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Animal Care Instructor
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Are you passionate about animals, education, and making a real difference? At Trent Acres, part of Options Autism, we’re looking for an inspiring Animal Care Instructor to join our close-knit, dedicated team.
In this role, you’ll plan, deliver, and lead both practical and theory-based Animal Care lessons, helping pupils build skills, confidence, and independence in a nurturing, personalised environment.
From classroom theory to hands-on care with our animals, and even supporting offsite activities, your work will directly shape learning experiences and help pupils reach their potential — academically, emotionally, and socially.
Plan, prepare, and deliver practical and theory-based Animal Care lessons.
Inspire pupils through active learning and hands-on experiences.
Provide personal support to help pupils achieve their academic and emotional potential.
Support pupils’ behaviour and wellbeing in line with the school ethos.
Contribute to a personalised, holistic curriculum that meets the individual needs of each pupil.
Assist across the school, including offsite activities when not instructing lessons.
Develop and enhance the Animal Care provision, helping make learning engaging, purposeful, and fun.
Passionate about animals and education, with the ability to inspire young learners.
Flexible and adaptable, ready to support pupils in a variety of learning and school settings.
Creative and enthusiastic in delivering practical and theory-based lessons.
Committed to the school’s nurturing ethos and dedicated to helping every pupil succeed.
About the school
Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.
The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Location:
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Job Type:
FullTime

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