Agriculture Instructor

Hartpury University And Hartpury College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing support

LGPS pension

Employee Discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD support

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Seasonal events

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College, a leading UK provider in agriculture education, invites skilled professionals to join its FE Agriculture department as instructors. The role centers on delivering practical, industry-aligned teaching to students and helping them achieve exam success while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.

Candidates should have hands-on agricultural experience, particularly livestock, and a passion for mentoring students and sharing best practices.

Qualifications

• You bring relevant agricultural industry experience, ideally across livestock systems.
• You are passionate about sharing knowledge and developing students’ practical skills.
• You understand health and safety and commit to safe working environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, practical learning by sharing your industry knowledge with students.
• Inspire students to appreciate all aspects of agriculture and the sector.
• Support students to develop practical skills and achieve exam results.

Job description

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to pass on your industry knowledge to the next generation? Hartpury’s Agriculture department is looking for skilled professionals like you to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in education.

• This is an exciting instructor opportunity within Hartpury’s FE Agriculture department to apply industry knowledge while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• To deliver high-quality, practical learning by sharing your knowledge and passion which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based agriculture qualification.
• To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of agriculture, instilling in them a passion to build a deep appreciation for the sector.

About You

• You are keen to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, practical learning and keeping agriculture at the cutting edge.
• You bring relevant agricultural industry experience, ideally across livestock systems, and are confident demonstrating practical skills and best practice to students.
• You are passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting students to develop and consolidate their practical skills.
• You understand the importance of health and safety and are committed to maintaining safe working environments, following risk assessments and enforcing good practice.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity,

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.