About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to contribute as part of a dynamic team of staff delivering to a growing number of Further Education students across a range of conservation and wildlife courses within the Further Education Conservation department. Within this varied role, you will be required to teach theory and practical sessions to students aged 16+, you will also support all learners in the development of not only curriculum knowledge but wider skills which aid them in becoming employable. This role is full-time subject to a successful probation period.
Ideally, you will have in-depth knowledge that can be applied across various aspects of conservation and wildlife, this could include ecology, habitat management for a range of habitats such as woodland, grassland, and aquatics (this is not an exhaustive list of subjects, and the candidate should review the website for additional subject information). It would be of an advantage if you have experience within a similar role previously, or in industry with up-to-date technical knowledge.
To be successful in your application, you will have experience of lecturing and be in possession of level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Informal enquiries can be made to Alex Denham at Alex.Denham@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide#can-an-employer-ask-an-individual-to-declare-details-of-all-convictions-and-cautions.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes: Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship Vacancy Type Permanent Employment Type Full time Salary From £31,236 per annum (unqualified) / £35,608 per annum (qualified) Salary To £34,610 per annum (unqualified) / £37,694 per annum (qualified) Location Writtle Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College Ref No 3714 Closing Date 30/10/2025
