Agriculture Instructor: Practical Skills & Livestock Mentor

The Bedford College Group; Old Warden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,717–£32,515 per annum

27 days annual leave

People’s Pension

Discounts (Retail & Leisure)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Agriculture Instructor to join the Land-based Education department at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. The role is permanent, full-time, and based in the UK, with a salary of £27,717–£32,515 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will deliver practical teaching across Agriculture, Horticulture and related programmes, support learner development, and contribute to health, safety and quality assurance within the college environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or related subject.
• Tractor and forklift competency certificates.
• English and Maths qualifications; up-to-date practical experience in the land-based sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical instruction across Agriculture, Horticulture and Land & Wildlife programmes, developing learners’ vocational skills, knowledge and competence.
• Participate in routine husbandry and care of farm animals, horticultural and agricultural crops, and demonstration areas while modelling professional practice.
• Develop practical teaching schemes and learning materials, assess learner competence, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to internal verification in line with awarding body requirements.
• Oversee practical teaching areas, maintain equipment and inventories, ensure facilities are safe and well maintained, undertake risk assessments, and support effective operations with technical staff.
• Support marketing and student recruitment, participate in team activities, manage student conduct, and promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development.

Education

Level 3 Agriculture

Tractor certificate

Forklift certificate

English qualification

Maths qualification

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Agriculture Instructor to join the Land-based Education department at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden. The role is permanent, full-time, and based in the UK, with a salary of £27,717–£32,515 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will deliver practical teaching across Agriculture, Horticulture and related programmes, support learner development, and contribute to health, safety and quality assurance within the college environment.