We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dog Groomer/Lecturer Dog Grooming to be involved in increasing the provision at the College. Our aim is to grow this provision further and offer a variety of course options. We are happy to upskill a qualified dog groomer with teaching support and teaching qualifications.
The role will involve delivery of dog grooming courses to students on different course levels. You would also contribute to curriculum development.
You would need to be available to groom outside of term time when students are not present to meet the needs of the commercial grooming salon. This role is a 0.6FTE, working 3 days per week.
Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 25 August 2025.
You will:
- Provide a Dog Grooming service over the summer period to commercial clients
- Teach and train students and other client groups to quality standards set by the College
- Develop Dog Grooming Courses
The post holder should have a broad range of knowledge and industry experience in Dog Grooming and hold a Level 2 and ideally also a Level 3 Dog Grooming qualification. The candidate should also ideally hold a teaching/assessor qualification or be willing to work towards this.
This post would be ideal for a dog groomer looking for additional work to supplement their income or to progress outside of the salon.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
- 44 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
- A maximum of 5 College closure days **
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
- Healthcare cash plan *
- Discounted on-site Gym membership available
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme *
- Eye care vouchers*
- Online payslips
(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
