Lecturer in Agriculture

Brinsbury College; North Heath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

40 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brinsbury College is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer who can combine industry expertise with outstanding teaching to help learners develop the skills, confidence and ambition needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector. You will deliver across agriculture programmes, including 14–16 cohorts, using Brinsbury’s commercial farm and estate to bring learning to life.

Join a rural, estate setting with extensive facilities and opportunities to shape curriculum in line with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in the agriculture sector.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to engage with a broad range of young people.
• Commitment to student support and development with effective problem solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment across agriculture programmes, including 14–16 learners.
• Lead and coordinate designated course programmes for 14–16 and mainstream courses.
• Utilise Brinsbury’s commercial farm and estate to provide hands-on learning experiences.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Behaviour management

Student support

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship

Job description

Are you a passionate Agriculture Lecturer who can combine industry expertise with outstanding teaching, to help learners develop the skills, confidence and ambition needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector?

Join our exceptional and successful team at Brinsbury College! Set within a stunning rural estate and home to a thriving commercial farm, you'll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals in a truly exceptional learning environment.

As our Lecturer in Agriculture you will:

• Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across a range of agriculture programmes, mostly the delivery to our 14‑16 learner cohort, inspiring our learners to achieve their full potential and progress into higher education or employment.
• Lead and coordinate designated course programmes for our 14‑16 cohort as well as some mainstream programmes, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, learner engagement, achievement and industry relevance.
• Utilise Brinsbury's commercial farm, livestock enterprises and extensive estate to provide practical, hands‑on learning experiences that develop learners' technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to the continued development of Brinsbury’s Agriculture provision, ensuring curriculum content reflects emerging industry trends, sustainable farming practices and the evolving needs of employers across the agricultural sector.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Teach on a real Commercial Farm – bring learning to life using our working farm, livestock enterprises and extensive agricultural facilities, giving learners hands‑on experience every day.
• Work in an outstanding rural setting – enjoy teaching within one of the South East’s most impressive land‑based college estates, surrounded by over 500 hectares of farmland, woodland and countryside.
• Shape the future of British Agriculture and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled agricultural professionals at a time of significant change and opportunity within the sector.

What you will bring to the role:

• Provable experience in the agriculture sector and in‑depth working knowledge of the industry.
• Strong working knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and practical ability to engage with a broad range of young people.
• Commitment to student support and development, with an innovative approach to problem solving and proven communication skills.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Looking to get into teaching?

• We are always looking for people from industry to share their knowledge and expertise.
• We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options.