0.4 Practical Instructor for Agriculture and Environmental Conservation

Capel Manor College; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Capel Manor College seeks a Practical Instructor for Agriculture and Environmental Conservation. This part-time role involves delivering practical demonstrations and supervising students in agricultural skills. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Agriculture and practical industry experience, though teaching experience is not essential. Enjoy excellent staff benefits while contributing to London’s green agenda.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to online GP

Qualifications

• Practical experience in agriculture required.
• Comfortable providing training and instruction.
• Experience in education not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical demonstrations and technical instruction to students.
• Supervise small groups to develop practical skills.
• Operate machinery, harvest crops, and feed livestock.

Skills

Practical instruction

Supervision

Health and safety management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or related field

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College, and we are seeking to appoint a Practical Instructor for Agriculture and Environmental Conservation.

Our Practical Instructors support teaching staff by providing practical demonstrations and technical instruction to students. They supervise small groups to develop practical skills, demonstrating appropriate skills, methods, and techniques. This may include operating machinery, harvesting crops, and feeding livestock. They ensure students can demonstrate the skills and behaviors required for their qualifications and possess the knowledge underpinning practical instruction. Additionally, they maintain health and safety during practical sessions.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or a related field and have practical experience in the agricultural industry. While experience in education is not essential, candidates should be comfortable providing training and instruction.

This is a part-time role, working 14.4 hours per week, with a salary ranging from £10,408 to £10,806, including London weighting.

About the College

Capel Manor College has helped thousands of students over the past 50 years to pursue careers involving animals, plants, and the environment. As London's environmental college, it plays a vital role in the green agenda, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with essential skills to preserve London's wildlife, parks, and green spaces.

The college offers excellent staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts, and access to an online GP. For more details, please click here.

Capel Manor College is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that promotes diversity and equality, welcoming applications from all community sections.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare and safety. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Please note, the college does not hold a sponsorship license and cannot consider applicants without the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the application process early once sufficient suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.