Farm Practical Lead Livestock Education Instructor

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking an experienced individual to provide practical instruction in Landbased, Agriculture and Countryside Management. The role involves supporting students in Livestock Husbandry, Machinery and Estate maintenance, while coordinating with farm management for calf rearing and arable tasks.

You will prepare sessions, schedule practical classes, and deliver classroom teaching when required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Agriculture or land based qualification at L3 or above.
• UK Agriculture practical experience in Livestock Husbandry Machinery and Estate maintenance tasks.
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Be flexible with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willing to work towards.
• Previous experience of delivering classes would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• To develop the skills of students within the area of Landbased, Agriculture and Countryside Management and provide a high standard of technical support particularly in Livestock Husbandry, Machinery and Estate maintenance tasks.
• To work with management of the farm on the day to day running of the farm, focusing on calf rearing, and arable operations.
• To work with the academic team on preparing and scheduling practical sessions for all courses in the department.
• To Undertake weekend work on a rota basis with the farm staff.
• Assessing student competence of the practical skill(s) and giving the associated feedback.
• Classroom based teaching where required.
• Ensure students can demonstrate skills and behaviours required for the successful completion of the qualification or course and ensure they provide the knowledge that underpins the practical instruction.
• Support training in the demonstration or explanation of skills or behaviours required. Utilise prepared Scheme of Work to instruct / prepare sessions.
• Complete relevant assessment paperwork, which can include questioning students to check understanding of the practical task/skill/behaviour.
• To maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for landbased related activities.
• To carry out any such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
• To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
• To maintain the unit and equipment to current Health & Safety standards.
• To attend team meetings, open events, college tasters and outside events as required.
• To ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety guidelines in the unit and ensure all Health and safety is adhered to at all times.

Skills

Livestock Husbandry

Estate maintenance

Calf rearing

Practical instruction

Teaching

Facilities maintenance

Education

Agriculture L3+

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualification or willingness

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Warwick College Group is seeking an experienced individual to provide practical instruction in Landbased, Agriculture and Countryside Management. The role involves supporting students in Livestock Husbandry, Machinery and Estate maintenance, while coordinating with farm management for calf rearing and arable tasks.

You will prepare sessions, schedule practical classes, and deliver classroom teaching when required.