Lecturer in Agriculture

Loughborough College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Agriculture Lecturer to join their team. The role involves teaching various aspects of Agriculture, including crops and machinery, while fostering innovation in educational practices. The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge in Agriculture and a relevant teaching qualification. This position offers generous leave and a supportive work environment with a focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Up to 44 days annual leave per year

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Well-being hours

Qualifications

• Experience in an Agriculture setting is preferred.
• Ability to effectively teach a range of Agriculture topics.
• Willingness to innovate and embed new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop agricultural courses.
• Educate students on crops, machinery, and estate skills.
• Support the next generation in agricultural education.

Skills

Knowledge of Agriculture

Teaching techniques

Passion for innovation

Education

Relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We're recruiting for an Agriculture specialist to join out team at Brooksby College and become a Lecturer at a leading Landbased provider and member of Landex.

Due to a high level of student interest across land-based curriculum, we are excited to expand our land based team. We are seeking a passtionate Lecturer in Agriculture to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation and support in shaping the future of agricultural education.

Using your specialist knowledge and experience you will be educating students who will play a vital role in future of the dynamic industry that is Agriculture, making key links between the 'why' and the practical elements.

As an Agriculture Lecturer you will have the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision; in particular crops, machinery and estate skills. You may currently be working in an Agriculture setting looking for your first job in teaching. Most importantly, you will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

Working as part of the Landbased team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Agriculture and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.

With an 850 acre estate, including a mixed-use livestock and arable farm, we are able to provide a foothold in the industry through classroom, demonstration and practical experience in order for our students to build a successful career in the industry.

These are really exciting times for Agriculture at Brooksby College as we are investing heavily in our teaching facilities, the new Agriculture Tech Centre, which will support further development of our farming systems and delivery of Landbased courses.

As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.

The College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are currently under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• One campus facility
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

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