Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering

Coleg Cambria; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

On site nursery

Discount courses

E-learning and professional dev

Gym membership

Sports and fitness facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Coleg Cambria invites applications for a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering at our Llysfasi site. The role focuses on teaching Level 2 and Level 3 learners, supported by a £10m investment to transform Llysfasi into a hub for agricultural sustainability and technical innovation.

The position requires a degree in a relevant subject and a teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one). Welsh language skills are essential, and applicants should be prepared for Enhanced DBS and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject area and/or industry experience.
• Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407) or willing to work towards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments.
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Learning: Teach Level 2 and Level 3 students with engaging, hands-on engineering topics.
• Support Student Growth: Provide constructive guidance to help learners achieve their goals.
• Course Preparation: Design learning resources, mark assignments, and participate in course planning and reviews.
• Collaborate & Build: Work with tutors and industry partners to keep the curriculum current.

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407) or willing to work towards

Industry experience

Tools

Curriculum design

Assessment & marking

Job description

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Thursday, October 8, 2026 Scale Point From £33,596 Scale Point To £51,932 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering

Location: Llysfasi

Contract Type: Full Time (37 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: M1 £33,596 - UP3 £51,932 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Engineering to join us at our Llysfasi site. Supported by a £10m investment, Llysfasi is transforming into a state-of-the-art hub for agricultural sustainability and technical innovation.

In this role, you will primarily teach Level 2 and Level 3 learners, delivering engaging lessons, preparing practical materials, and assessing coursework to equip students with the skills they need for their future engineering careers. While the core focus is on Levels 2 and 3, experience teaching up to HND level is a welcome bonus—though not essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver Learning: Teach engaging, hands-on engineering topics to Level 2 and Level 3 students.
• Support Student Growth: Provide constructive guidance and help learners achieve their personal goals.
• Course Preparation: Design learning resources, mark assignments, and participate in course planning and reviews.
• Collaborate & Build: Work alongside tutors and industry partners to keep our curriculum current and practical.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant subject area and/or industry experience
• Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407) or willing to work towards
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment

Why Join Coleg Cambria?

• Invested Facilities: Teach in brand-new, cutting-edge facilities driving sustainable technology.
• People-First Ethos: Work in an inclusive environment where staff and students are genuinely valued and supported.
• Professional Growth: Continuous support for your personal development, objective setting, and teaching qualifications

Welsh Language skills are an essential requirement for this role, however Welsh learners with the ability to reach a C1 within a 2 year period are also encouraged to apply. Welsh learners will need to be at B2 and demonstrate a commitment to achieving fluency. Coleg Cambria are committed to supporting this development through a tailored professional development plan.

Welsh skills areessentialfor this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites