Agricultural Lecturer

TeacherActive; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Modern facilities

Inclusive college culture

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting a permanent, full-time Agriculture Lecturer for a specialist technical college in Northampton, starting September 2026. You will deliver practical and theoretical lessons across Agriculture programmes and support learners throughout their studies.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one, substantial industry experience in Agriculture, strong classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant qualifications and substantial industry experience within Agriculture or related sector.
• Experience teaching or training learners within Further Education, apprenticeships or industry is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Positive, professional and collaborative approach to supporting learner achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across Agriculture programmes.
• Support learners throughout their studies and act as a course tutor.
• Contribute to curriculum development and maintain high standards of teaching, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Prepare students for careers within the agricultural industry.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Industry experience in Agriculture

Classroom management

Safeguarding & inclusion

Organisation & communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Agriculture-related degree

FE/Apprenticeship experience

Job description

Job Title: Agriculture Lecturer

Location: Northampton

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Agriculture professional with a passion for inspiring the next generation of learners?

Do you have the practical knowledge and industry expertise to deliver engaging Agriculture courses?

Are you looking to join an ambitious, supportive and inclusive College that is committed to helping students develop the skills needed for successful careers?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist, innovative and industry-led technical and vocational College in Northampton, recognised as a market leader in supporting people to access skills and progress into the world of work. The College promotes an ambitious, supportive and inclusive culture, placing students at the centre of everything they do while delivering high-quality education and industry-focused training.

The College is looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Agriculture Lecturer to join their curriculum team from September 2026. The successful Agriculture Lecturer will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across a range of Agriculture programmes, support learners throughout their studies, act as a course tutor, contribute to curriculum development and maintain high standards of teaching, safeguarding and health and safety to prepare students for careers within the agricultural industry.

The successful Agriculture Lecturer will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one


• Relevant qualifications and substantial industry experience within Agriculture or a related sector


• Previous experience teaching or training learners within Further Education, apprenticeships or industry is desirable


• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills


• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion


• A positive, professional and collaborative approach to supporting learner achievement

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A permanent, full-time position with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum


• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression


• The opportunity to work within an ambitious, supportive and inclusive College


• Modern facilities and industry-standard resources


• The chance to make a genuine difference to students by developing the skills and knowledge required for successful careers within the agricultural industry

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.