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

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market forces supplement

Job summary

Suffolk New College invites applications for a Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer) to teach and assess Land-based engineering subjects up to Level 3 to a wide range of students. The role is on-site at Suffolk Rural campus with potential travel to other campuses and a salary range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum plus a market forces supplement of £4,383 per annum.

Hours up to 35 per week, 52 weeks a year; pro rata for fewer hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Land-based engineering and ability to teach up to Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Land-based engineering related subjects up to Level 3 for a wide range of students.
• Share industry knowledge and encourage and inspire learners.

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 27 th September 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Monday 5 th October 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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.