Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chippenham is seeking a Lecturer in Agriculture to prepare students for successful futures in the land-based sector. This role involves planning and delivering lessons, supporting student progress, and collaborating with industry partners to maintain an up-to-date curriculum. The ideal candidate should have significant agriculture industry experience and a Level 3 qualification in Agriculture. Competitive salary and various benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37 days pro-rata annual leave plus bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with various retailers

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the agriculture industry, whether in livestock, arable, or agri-tech sectors.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification or higher in Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge with aspiring agricultural professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across agriculture-related topics.
• Monitor and support student progress, providing feedback and guidance.
• Collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance.

Skills

Experience in agriculture industry

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture

Job description

As a Lecturer in Agriculture, you will play a vital role in preparing students for successful futures in the land‑based sector. You will:

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across a range of agriculture‑related topics, such as livestock management, crop production, machinery operations, and agri‑business from Level 1 through to Level 3.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential, using practical, real‑world examples drawn from your own experience.
• Monitor and support student progress, providing constructive feedback and pastoral guidance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to ensure our curriculum remains current and aligned with emerging agricultural technologies and practices.

Qualifications

• Have significant experience within the agriculture industry, whether in livestock, arable, or agri‑tech sectors.
• Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Agriculture or a related discipline.
• Are enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge and expertise with the next generation of agricultural professionals.
• Embrace continuous learning and development, both personally and professionally.
• If you are joining us directly from industry, we will support you every step of the way – including helping you to achieve your teaching qualification within your working week.

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi‑tech digital and state‑of‑the‑art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing; we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11 500 students.

Lecturer in Land‑Based (Agriculture) – the role: Set in 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside, our Lackham campus is home to a modern AgriTech Centre, a Robotic Dairy featuring market‑leading robotics and software, and Home Farm where our dairy herd, flock of sheep, livestock and crop production are all based. We are seeking a Lecturer in Land‑Based (Agriculture) to join our passionate and supportive team – someone who shares our enthusiasm for rural industries, sustainability, and innovation in modern farming.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 days, pro‑rata annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Application Process

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.