Veterinary Professional Preceptor; Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Professional Development; KU

Veterinary Professional Preceptor (Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Professional Development)
Harper & Keele Veterinary School At Harper & Keele Veterinary School, we have established a team of Veterinary Professional Preceptors with coaching qualifications who provide academic coaching and mentorship to our students as they progress through the 4th and 5th year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) programme. By recruiting qualified veterinary professionals into this uniquely student-centric role we continue to develop a dynamic and diverse team of preceptors who uphold the precepts of professional development, reflective practice, performance optimisation, self-regulation and life‑long learning, allowing our students to develop autonomy in their learning and establish their own professional identity.

Working individually with two groups of up to 15 students per group, and collectively as a team supporting the 4th and 5th year clinical year students, the professional preceptors maintain a community of student learning and engagement within their groups, optimise and tailor learning outcomes, manage expectations, promote feedback‑seeking behaviours, foster effective reflective practice and ensure each student adopts an individualised, holistic and relevant approach, not just in achieving the requisite day one competences, but in their development of their early career as a veterinary professional.

Informal training will be provided for successful appointees, which will include Veterinary student specific wellbeing and academic mentoring. As a team of mostly certified with some in‑process certification as Academic Coaches, we work together formulating our student coaching approach.

Appointment will be offered on a fixed term 0.8

FTE basis and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of flexible working patterns. Agile working will be an inherent component of the preceptor role, which combines weekly on‑campus activities such as facilitation of tutorials, simulations and workshops. Successful candidates will be expected to travel to either the Harper Adams or Keele campus, or to partner practice sites (nationwide) depending on where the post‑holders preceptees are based at that time.

This post will provide autonomy in workload planning and require some agility to tailor the level of student support provided according to the phase of teaching or placement.

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery (Keele campus only)
• Health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020 with our first cohort of students graduating into the Veterinary Procession in July 2025. Combining the extensive resources and excellence at Harper Adams and Keele universities has created a rich and authentic environment for veterinary education and research, with both institutions recognised for their excellent student experience, strong community spirit, and high‑quality teaching.

Combining a strong pedigree in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy, and agricultural sustainability at Harper Adams University with the established reputation that Keele University proudly boasts in life sciences and human medicine, the school’s model of veterinary education has strategic partnership at its very core. Staff and students at the Vet school uniquely benefit from two highly successful institutions, drawing on the resources at each campus and a network of partner veterinary practices and industry partners.

Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena Swan charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative…