Agriculture Trainer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land-based college in York is seeking a full-time Agriculture Trainer to focus on curriculum development and delivering high-quality agriculture programmes. The successful candidate will need an agricultural background, ideally in crop production, and a passion for educating future farmers. The role includes teaching responsibilities, academic leadership, and student support, along with benefits that include a teacher pension scheme, extensive annual leave, and access to specialized facilities.

Benefits

Teacher pension scheme

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Access to specialist facilities

On-site gym and catering

Clear development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Agricultural background, preferably in crop production.
• Experience in teaching or course management is preferred.
• Knowledge of recent sector developments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage agricultural programmes at a higher education level.
• Develop curriculum and provide academic leadership.
• Support and mentor students throughout their academic journey.

Skills

Strong knowledge of modern agricultural practices

Passionate about educating the next generation

Job description

Agriculture Trainer (Full training provided) • York

£30,537 - £33,365 + Teacher Pension Scheme + 43 Days Holiday + Christmas Shutdown + Outstanding Facilities + Career Progression

Do you come from an agricultural background, ideally with experience in crops or arable farming, and are now looking to step into a role where you can shape the future of higher education in agriculture?

Are you looking for a Monday to Friday position, based at an exceptional land-based campus, where you'll combine teaching with curriculum leadership while enjoying excellent work-life balance and long-term progression?

This is an opportunity to join a leading specialist land-based college, widely recognised for the quality of its agriculture provision and its strong links with industry. The college has invested heavily in its facilities, offering students and staff access to a fully operational farm, specialist learning environments, and outstanding outdoor teaching spaces.

Based at the York campus, this role sits within the Land-based Higher Education department and focuses on delivering and managing high-quality agriculture programmes at HE level. You'll play a key role in developing an engaging, industry-relevant curriculum that reflects modern agricultural practice, while supporting students throughout their academic journey.

This position would suit someone from an agricultural background ideally crop production, but open to livestock, mixed farming, machinery maintenance or wider agricultural disciplines.

This is a rare opportunity to combine your sector expertise with teaching and course management in a supportive, well-resourced environment, where your impact will be felt across both students and the wider agriculture curriculum.

The role:

• Teaching and course management across Higher Education agriculture programmes
• Curriculum development and academic leadership within the agriculture provision
• Supporting and mentoring HE students
• Working closely with the Curriculum Team Leader
• Based at a well-resourced land-based campus in York
• Full-time, permanent position (37 hours per week)

The person:

• Comes from an agricultural background (crop production ideal, but open to wider agriculture)
• Strong knowledge of modern agricultural practices and recent sector developments
• Passionate about educating the next generation of farmers

What's on offer:

• Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Access to a fully working farm and specialist land-based facilities
• Flexible working options (role dependent)
• On-site catering, gym, free parking, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Clear development and progression opportunities
• Strong onboarding, L&D, and long-term staff support

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.