Lecturer in Agriculture - Brooksby College

Loughborough College; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burton on the Wolds is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer. The role focuses on inspiring students with the vital why behind modern agricultural practice, teaching skills in crops, machinery, and estate management. Applicants should possess strong industry experience and a recognized teaching qualification. A generous benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and up to 44 days leave, is offered.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave

Well-being hours

Qualifications

• Strong, up‐to‐date industry experience in agriculture, ideally knowledge of crops, machinery, or estate maintenance.
• A passion for teaching and ability to explain theory and practical application.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons across crops and estate skills.
• Supporting students through practical and classroom-based learning.
• Developing course materials and improving the Land-based curriculum.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety, and welfare in all teaching areas.

Skills

Strong industry experience in agriculture

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to engage learners

Education

Teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, or equivalent)

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 currently 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.

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 are and 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.

Benefits

We also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to 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 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.

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.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.