Lecturer In Agriculture

Rise Technical Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Lecturer in Agriculture to deliver hands-on practical sessions and theory across various modules. This role in Preston involves teaching livestock husbandry, crop production, and machinery operation to learners, while providing support to apprentices. With flexible hours and the opportunity to develop teaching skills, this position welcomes applications from skilled agricultural professionals keen to share their expertise.

Qualifications

• Background in agriculture with hands-on experience.
• Motivated to share industry expertise.
• Willingness to learn teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Agriculture units to learners.
• Teach topics on livestock husbandry and crop production.
• Support apprentices and full-time learners.

Skills

Experience in livestock

Experience in dairy

Machinery operation

General farm operations

Job description

Lecturer in Agriculture

Location: Preston

Rate: £35 to £45 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Are you working on a farm and looking for an additional two or three days of paid work each week?

This is an excellent opportunity to pass on your knowledge, train the next generation, and develop teaching skills through CPD training and support.

Agricultural professionals with experience in livestock, dairy, machinery, or general farm operations are encouraged to apply. The role involves delivering hands‑on practical sessions and theory across a range of Agriculture modules, helping learners build the skills needed in modern farming.

Teaching experience is not required. Applications are welcomed from farmers, relief milkers, tractor drivers, livestock handlers, calf rearers, machinery operators, and those with wider farm duties such as lambing, estate skills, or farm administration who are skilled practically and looking to pass on their knowledge.

Training in teaching is available for those moving into education for the first time.

The Role

• Deliver Agriculture units to learners
• Teach topics covering livestock husbandry, crop production, and/or agricultural machinery operation and maintenance
• Support apprentices and full-time learners throughout their studies
• Contract initially until Christmas, with potential to extend

The Person

• Background in Agriculture with experience in livestock, dairy, machinery or estate skills
• Motivated to share industry expertise and support the next generation
• Within a commutable distance of Preston

Reference: BBBH (phone number removed)