Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market forces supplement

On-site work

Job summary

Suffolk New College invites applications for a Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer) on-site at the Suffolk Rural campus. The post requires recent industry experience and a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with a passion for teaching and inspiring learners across levels up to Level 3.

The role includes teaching and assessing Land-based engineering topics, with a salary range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum plus a market forces supplement of £4,383, pro rata for

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in land-based engineering.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or industry related equivalent.
• Ability to teach and assess up to Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Land-based engineering up to Level 3.
• Be prepared to travel between Suffolk New College campuses.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and promote safeguarding.

Skills

Land-based engineering knowledge

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or industry related equivalent

Job description

Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer) (on-site)

Within the range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum*/**

• Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process

up to 35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

• For hours less than 35, salary will be pro rata

plus market forces supplement of £4,383 per annum (pro rata, if not fulltime hours)

Are you keen to share your skills, knowledge and experience? Would you like a rewarding career in education? We are seeking to recruit qualified professionals in land-based engineering, and who have the ability to share their passion and enthusiasm, and have the ability to encourage and inspire young people.

Required to teach and assess Land-based engineering related subjects up to Level 3 to a wide range of students, you should have relevant up-to-date industry experience in Land-based engineering, supported by a relevant Level 3 qualification or industry related equivalent.

Suffolk New College can provide relevant teacher training to those individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become effective teachers.

This post is based at Suffolk Rural campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.