Farm Instructor

Hadlow College; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Free parking

Onsite facilities

CPD days

Job summary

Hadlow College in Kent seeks a Farm Instructor to support learners on a 250-acre mixed enterprise farm. You will deliver practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments, and help maintain livestock, grassland and estate operations while upholding health and safety standards.

You will work with curriculum staff and the Farm Management Team to create an engaging learning environment and give students hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Proven operational farming experience.
• Strong understanding of livestock and farm safety.
• Committed to supporting student learning and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learners through practical lessons and assessments with demonstrations and guidance.
• Assist with daily running of College farms: livestock management, grassland maintenance, estate upkeep.
• Prepare facilities, equipment and resources; maintain records; contribute to College events.

Skills

Operational farming experience

Livestock handling

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Farm Instructor

Are you passionate about agriculture and committed to developing the next generation of farming professionals?

Hadlow College, Kent’s only land-based college and part of North Kent College, is looking for an enthusiastic Farm Instructor to join our team. Based at our 250-acre mixed enterprise farm, you will support learners through practical agricultural education while contributing to the day‑to‑day operation of our commercial beef, sheep and arable enterprises.

You will support students with practical lessons and assessments, delivering demonstrations and guidance while maintaining high standards of health and safety, animal welfare and learner support. Working closely with curriculum staff and the Farm Management Team, you will help create an engaging learning environment where students can develop industry-standard skills and gain valuable experience in a working farm environment.

Alongside teaching support, you will assist with the daily running of the College farms, including livestock management, grassland maintenance, farm estate upkeep and routine operational tasks. You will also support the preparation of practical facilities, equipment and resources, maintain accurate records, and contribute to College events and student opportunities.

The successful candidate will have proven operational farming experience, a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail. You will be confident working independently and as part of a team, with a strong understanding of livestock, farm safety and the importance of supporting students to develop the practical skills and behaviours needed for a career in agriculture.

The Role

Where you’ll work

The role is based at the Hadlow College site, with occasional travel to any of the College sites as required.

Your hours

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum

Your pay

£28,892 per annum (plus accommodation package) (£26,276 per annum for 37 hours full time equivalent)

Accommodation

We have the opportunity to offer onsite accommodation, should you wish to explore this.

The College

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high‑quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
• Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 12 October 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 22 October 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.