Lecturer in Agriculture

Loughborough College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land-based provider is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver courses and provide innovative teaching methods to educate future professionals in Agriculture. A relevant teaching qualification is required. This role offers benefits such as subsidized nursery fees, generous annual leave, and opportunities for community engagement.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidized nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave

Generous maternity/paternity pay

CPD resources

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Agriculture education.
• Willing to obtain a teaching qualification if not already possessed.
• Passion for innovation and technology in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop courses in Agriculture.
• Plan and utilize effective teaching methods.
• Engage students through practical and classroom experience.

Skills

Knowledge of Agriculture

Teaching techniques

Ability to innovate

Education

Relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting for an Agriculture specialist to join our team at Brooksby College and become a Lecturer at a leading land-based provider and member of Landex. We are seeking a passionate Lecturer in Agriculture to pass on 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 the 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• 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
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Other information

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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest. We do not include external application tracking or unrelated notices in this description.