Highlighted Courses
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent dog walker and pet sitter.
iPet Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid
This Ofqual-regulated qualification will give you everything you need to successfully deal with dogs in need of emergency treatment. Covering t...
Poultry Keeping for Beginners
If you are interested in keeping poultry at home but lack the knowledge on how to look after them then this is the course for you!
About the School
The School of Animal Care & Land Management is based at the scenic Home Farm at Temple Newsam, allowing students to put theory into practice in a natural environment. Courses cover multiple principles and practices of animal care across domestic animals and wildlife. Students can expect to gain management knowledge as well as practical experience with grooming and caring.
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Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Land & Animal Science
Land & Animal Science
Land & Animal Science
Land & Animal Science
Facilities
Access to farm animals and farm land, rustic classrooms, parkland, domestic animals and observation opportunities.
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Store Links
IPET Level 3 award courses in dog walking and pet sitting and canine emergency first aid are available to book via the store.
FAQs
What careers do your qualifications lead to?
After completing our courses students can progress to various roles. These roles include: animal care/rescue centre worker, kennel/cattery assistant, veterinary care assistant, dog grooming assistant, RSPCA welfare officer, dog handler, dog walker/pet sitter and pet shop assistant.
Does the college offer any financial support for students?
Yes, students can apply for the college bursary which can pay for travel passes, college meals and trips. Students with children can also gain support with childcare to support their studies.
Which campus are you based at?
We are based at Temple Newsam Home Farm.
What courses do you offer?
We offer Practical Small Animal Care, Practical Animal Care and Practical Animal Care Skills.
What are the progression routes from these courses?
Progression routes are available from Entry Level through to Level 3.
Safeguarding
We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection and our dedicated safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
Meet the Team
Chris Gilbert,
Teacher
Half man half coffee, a wrangler of snakes, and lifter of heavy things.
“I consider myself so lucky to be working at Temple Newsam. What other office or classroom can boast the fresh air, open space, woodland commutes and exciting animals on its doorstep that mine has?!
Darren Campini
Program Manager
Fishing fanatic, iPhone addict, coffee and chocolate consumer.
““I really enjoy working at Temple Newsam campus and I take such pleasure in the experiences and opportunities we are able to offer students. Our lessons are sometimes interrupted by the cows mooing for their breakfast or piglets and lambs being born. Seeing small mammals and exotic animals playing in their enclosures never gets old!”
Bethany Crampton,
Animal Technician
Crazy bug lady, lover of the weird and wonderful.
“Working for the Land & Animal Sciences department has helped me to grow as a person. Working alongside my colleagues, animals and students is amazing. As first jobs go, you can’t get better than this.”
Jade Midwood,
Animal Technician
Mammal enthusiast, musical fan, and tea drinker.
“Is there a better place to work than Temple Newsam? Just the sight of the picturesque grounds and glimpses of native wildlife are enough to cheer even the rainiest of days. Even the students get excited when they see something they weren’t expecting!
Kate Ferguson,
Teacher
Teacher, Nature Nerd, Wearer of Hats
“Temple Newsam is one of the most rewarding places I have ever worked, in fact working here really doesn’t feel like work at all. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and if you are considering working with animals long term you couldn’t wish for a more supportive enthusiastic team to help you on your way. Don’t be fooled there is hard graft, the trick here is that it never seems like hard graft!”
Jennifer Sykes,
Learning support assistant
My favourite tipple is tea.
“As a new newbie I have found this year fascinating. Learning about different animals and how to look after them I feel proud to be part of such a dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff. The icing on the cake is the Temple Newsam campus.”
Chloe Brookes,
Coaching Tutor
Chocolate addict, Pinterest fanatic, hoarder of house plants.
“Working for the department of Land & Animal Sciences is an absolute pleasure. The surroundings, my colleagues, the students and the animals all contribute to this being the best job I have ever had”.
Azadeh Sarlak,
Maths teacher
Calm and Peaceful Pigeon that forms into a cheetah when I am playing basketball.
”I enjoy working at Temple Newsam because I am working at a pretty place with Fantastic colleagues, Great students and lovely animals.”
Georgia Smith,
English Teacher
Obsessed with horses, dogs and Harry Potter.
“Although I teach English I am a great lover of the animals and the beautiful surroundings we get to work in. Super lucky to have such a lovely job.”
Jack Anderson,
Head of Department
Horse rider, coffee addict and pro-dog walker.
“I love being outside so working at Temple Newsam is ideal, there are such a wide variety of animals and plants in the estate it’s such a great place to work. Having our classrooms within the farm is also a bonus, if I need time away from my desk I can just pop outside and say hello to any of the farm animals. I have worked at a number of colleges and this campus is really unique”.
Locations
This school can be found at the following locations:
Departments
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Facts
Staff Focus
Darren Campini
MEET SOME OF OUR ANIMALS
Doris
Despite his name, we actually think Doris might be a boy! He was one of the very first animals Leeds City College added to the collection and has been with us since we opened the centre. Unfortunately we can’t quite tell how old Doris is, as his shell was sadly deformed due to neglect before he came to us. Thankfully, he is now very happy running about and tucking into his food.
Zeus
Like Doris, Zeus was also one of the first animals to join us at Leeds City College. We predict he’s between four and six years old but as he’s a rescue animal, we don’t know for certain. He is very tame and loves being handled – making him an excellent snake to start working with if you’re a little afraid of them.
The Bearded Dragon
Our resident bearded dragon doesn’t have a name yet as he’s only just joined us. Since he’s a rescue animal, we don’t know quite how old he is but he could be anywhere between two and 10 years old! He enjoys digging, climbing and eating his bugs, and absolutely loves being handled.
