Agriculture Practical Instructor

Cornwall College Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Devon and Torbay is seeking an Agriculture Practical Instructor to offer hands-on training to students in various agricultural practices. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the agriculture industry and a passion for supporting the next generation of agricultural professionals. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and access to occupational pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Occupational pension schemes

Flexible working practices

Staff development activities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount schemes

Free parking at campus sites

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' recent experience working in the agriculture industry.
• Strong practical background in agriculture with skills in livestock, crops and machinery.
• Relevant qualifications like tractor driving, telehandler, ATV, etc.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training to apprentices and FE students.
• Develop students' technical abilities across agricultural activities.
• Support students in gaining confidence and competence.

Skills

Recent experience in agriculture

Practical skills in livestock

Knowledge of crop production

Machinery operation skills

Experience in training and mentoring

Passion for supporting learners

Education

Relevant industry-recognised qualifications

Teaching or assessing qualification (desirable)

Job description

Agriculture Practical Instructor

Location: Bicton

Salary: £31,000 FTE (Includes Market Premium)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 9 December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Bicton College is seeking a motivated and skilled Agriculture Practical Instructor to deliver hands‑on training to apprentices and further education (FE) students on Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 programmes.

This is a practical role focused on developing students' technical abilities across a wide range of agricultural activities, including livestock husbandry, crop production, machinery operation and estate skills. You will be working in real‑world farm settings on the college estate, supporting students to gain the confidence, competence and professional standards required for a successful career in agriculture.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years' recent experience working in the agriculture industry
• Strong practical background in agriculture with skills in livestock, crops and machinery
• Relevant industry‑recognised qualifications (e.g. tractor driving, telehandler, ATV, livestock handling, spraying, etc.)
• Experience in training, mentoring or supporting learners in a practical environment
• A teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, A1) is desirable but not essential – training and support will be provided
• A genuine passion for supporting the next generation of agricultural professionals

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 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 – [e-mail]

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 dedicated 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 our mission, we seek 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 programmes and to use resources and support for personal sustainability goals.

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