Agriculture Instructor

Cornwall College Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate Agriculture Instructor to join their team at Duchy College. The role involves teaching agricultural skills and supporting students in a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and hands-on agricultural experience. This part-time position offers a varied benefit package, including generous annual leave and staff development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Free tuition on many courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking on campus

Qualifications

• Passionate about sharing knowledge in agricultural practical skills.
• Experience in training or developing staff within the industry is an advantage.
• Ability to create a positive and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Agriculture delivery team at Duchy College.
• Share knowledge in agricultural practices with students.
• Support a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area

Hands-on experience in agricultural operations

Experience in training or developing staff

Job description

Overview

Agriculture Instructor

Location: Duchy College, Stoke Climsland

Salary: £26,301.64 - £27,088.08 FTE (pro-rata salary range £15,994.24 - £16,472.48)

Terms & Conditions: Part Time (22.5 hours per week/52 weeks per year), Support Contract

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Interviews: TBC

About the Role

Based at our Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Agriculture delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity for a multi-skilled professional who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and best practices in agricultural practical skills with the next generation.

Skills and Experience

• Applicants should hold at least a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area and have hands-on experience across a range of agricultural operations.
• While previous teaching experience is not required, experience in training or developing staff within the industry would be a strong advantage.
• You do not need to be a qualified instructor to apply - training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role. The priority is creating a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that enables every student to reach their full potential.

Hours of Work

This role is on a part-time basis; 22.5 hours per week.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information, please contact our Recruitment Team - [emailprotected]

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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