Agriculture Technician Instructor

Abingdon & Witney College; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Witney is seeking an Agriculture Technician Instructor to help deliver practical instruction in agricultural disciplines. The role involves supporting livestock care and teaching students across various programs. Ideal candidates should have practical experience and a Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or Animal Care. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £26,121 - £26,750 pro rata for 21 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of farm animals.
• Strong knowledge of farm procedures.
• Desire to mentor students in practical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and practical support for livestock management.
• Deliver engaging livestock practical sessions to students.
• Supervise students during hands-on activities.

Skills

Practical experience with farm animals

Knowledge of livestock husbandry

Confident communication skills

Interest in education

Education

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or Animal Care

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

If this role is of interest to you, please apply below or you can send your cv to [e-mail] as an expression of interest and apply on our website otherwise we won't be able to accept your application. (external candidates only)

£26,121 - £26,750 per annum Pro rata,

21 hours per week

The working pattern is Monday, Thursday and Friday 7 hours a day

52 weeks per annum

Common Leys

Permanent

Do you have a passion for agriculture and a drive to inspire the next generation of land-based learners? We're seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Agriculture Technician Instructor to join our dynamic team at our thriving Common Leys Farm Campus.

As an Agriculture Technician Instructor, you'll play a key role in delivering practical instruction across a range of agricultural disciplines including livestock husbandry, arable farming, farm machinery operation, and sustainable land management. Working closely with our teaching staff, you'll ensure that students gain valuable, real-world skills through active participation on our working college farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and practical support for the care and management of a variety of livestock species on the college farm.
• Deliver engaging and informative livestock practical sessions to students across Level 1, 2, and 3 Agriculture and Animal Care programs, including T Levels.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of learning environments, resources, and equipment for practical sessions.
• Supervise and guide students during hands-on activities, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of animals in line with welfare standards and college procedures.
• Contribute to the upkeep of livestock records and farm operations.
• Assist with weekend and holiday animal care on a rota basis (as required).

About You:

• Practical experience working with a range of farm animals.
• Strong knowledge of livestock husbandry and farm procedures.
• A keen interest in education and mentoring students in a practical setting.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage learners of all levels.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Agriculture or Animal Care is desirable.
• Previous experience in an educational or training role is an advantage, but not essential.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a team-player attitude.

Closing date: 10th August 2025 (Midnight)

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.