Agriculture Lecturer

Askham Bryan College; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Discounted gym membership

Free car parking

Cycle to work scheme

On-site catering

Job summary

Askham Bryan College is seeking a permanent, full-time Agriculture Lecturer to teach practical and theory-based agriculture to 16–19 year olds. The role also acts as tutor and monitors progress across the programme.

Qualifications include a Level 3 qualification in agriculture and current industry knowledge; a teaching qualification is desirable. Benefits include generous pension, long leave, and flexible working options where role permits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in agriculture or equivalent.
• Practical agricultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical agricultural sessions across disciplines, including livestock and general farm practice.
• Teach classroom sessions within your area of expertise.
• Support learners to work safely, confidently and professionally.
• Act as tutor for a designated group of learners and monitor progress.

Skills

Up-to-date industry knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant agricultural subject

Job description

Permanent full-time Agriculture Lecturer in the Agriculture Department at Askham Bryan College, a specialist land-based college. The post centres on teaching practical and theory-based agriculture to 16 to 19 year olds, with livestock and general farm practice among the subjects. The lecturer also acts as tutor to a designated group, monitoring progress across their programme. A Level 3 agricultural qualification and current industry knowledge are needed; a teaching qualification is desirable.

What the job involves

• Deliver practical agricultural sessions across a range of disciplines, including livestock and general farm practice
• Teach classroom sessions within your area of expertise
• Support learners to work safely, confidently and professionally
• Act as tutor for a designated group of learners
• Monitor learners' progress and support their development throughout their programme

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant agricultural subject

Experience

• Practical agricultural experience

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date industry knowledge

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Disclosure of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones, as a condition of employment
• Online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks

Nice to have

• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Knowledge of modern agricultural practices and livestock

What’s offered

• Generous pension with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Options for flexible working (role dependent)
• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Discounted gym membership on site
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop