Lecturer in Agriculture - Brooksby College

Loughborough College; Brooksby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Brooksby is seeking an experienced Agriculture Lecturer to inspire students in agriculture. The role involves teaching across crops, machinery, and estate skills, while fostering a rich learning environment. Candidates should have strong industry experience, excellent communication skills, and a recognised teaching qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including up to 44 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to a healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Fantastic CPD resources

Well-being hours

Opportunities for community volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong, up-to-date industry experience in agriculture with knowledge of crops, machinery, or estate maintenance.
• A passion for teaching and inspiring students with the ability to explain theory and practical application.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons across crops, machinery, and estate skills.
• Supporting and guiding students through practical and classroom-based learning.
• Developing course materials and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the land-based curriculum.

Skills

Industry experience in agriculture

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Agriculture Lecturer to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at our Brooksby College.

In this role, you will use your expertise to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals – helping students understand not just how things are done, but the vital why behind modern agricultural practice. Your teaching will directly contribute to shaping the future of a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

As an Agriculture Lecturer, you will deliver teaching across the full breadth of our department’s provision, with particular focus on crops, machinery and estate skills. Whether you’re already working within the agricultural sector and seeking your first teaching opportunity, or already have experience in education, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for innovation – bringing fresh ideas and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

With an extensive 850‑acre estate, including a mixed‑use livestock and arable farm, Brooksby College offers an exceptional practical setting. Our students benefit from a rich blend of classroom learning, demonstrations and hands‑on experience, giving them a strong foundation for successful careers within the industry.

As part of our dedicated land‑based team, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and ongoing development of our courses. You will bring excellent subject knowledge, strong industry insight and the ability to apply a range of engaging, effective teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons across crops, machinery and estate skills.
• Supporting and guiding students through practical and classroom‑based learning.
• Developing course materials and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the land‑based curriculum.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety and welfare across all teaching and practical activity areas.

Qualifications

• Strong, up‑to‑date industry experience in agriculture – ideally with knowledge of crops, machinery, estate maintenance or general farm operations.
• A passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation, with the ability to explain both theory and practical application clearly.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence delivering to learners of varying abilities.
• A recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards one.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to a healthcare scheme
• Subsidised 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 for volunteering within local community and charities

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough 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 the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

We are also a family‑friendly, inclusive employer offering flexible and agile working arrangements where the business allows, as well as staff forums, working groups for sustainability, steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

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 are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.