Lecturer in Agriculture - Brooksby College

Loughborough College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer to join their team at Brooksby College. This role involves planning and delivering lessons while inspiring students about modern agricultural practices. Ideal candidates will have strong industry experience and a passion for teaching. The institution offers a supportive working environment with various benefits including on-site parking and healthcare access.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 44 days annual leave

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Fantastic CPD resources

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience in agriculture with knowledge of crops, machinery, and farm operations.
• Ability to explain both theory and practical application clearly.
• Confidence in delivering lessons to learners of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across crops, machinery, and estate skills.
• Support students through practical and classroom-based learning.
• Develop course materials and improve the land-based curriculum.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety across all teaching areas.

Skills

Industry experience in agriculture

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Education

Recognized teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, or equivalent)

Job description

Lecturer in Agriculture - Brooksby College

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 campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We consistently invest 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 actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunities for volunteering within the 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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive sufficient interest.