Multi Skilled Farm Worker / Practical Instructor, Agriculture

Bridgwater and Taunton College; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is looking for a candidate to oversee daily operations at the college farm and deliver practical teaching sessions. The role involves working closely with the Farm Manager, assisting in training new agriculturalists, and ensuring the farm runs efficiently. This position supports practical agriculture education while contributing to the development of the farm as a teaching environment. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount package with top retailers

Responsibilities

• Daily running of the college farm and delivery of practical teaching sessions.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to facilitate farm operations.
• Assist in training the next generation of agriculturalists.
• Provide a cohesive link between the farm and the teaching team.
• Contribute to the improvement and development of the farm.

Job description

Overview

Job purpose: The successful candidate will be instrumental in the daily running of the college farm and the delivery of practical teaching sessions, including the farm work experience duties as part of the practical teaching team. This role will work closely with the Farm Manager and associated farm staff to facilitate the efficient and smooth running of the farm. The role will provide the applicant with the opportunity to remain working in practical agriculture but also assist with the training of the next generation of agriculturalists during term time. The role provides a cohesive link between the farm and the teaching team providing a high quality experience, appropriate to the level of study and to best current industry practice. The post holder will be joining the colleges Rodway Farm team, whom pride themselves on their commitment to constantly improving and developing the farm as a commercial entity as well as a teaching and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• The daily running of the college farm and the delivery of practical teaching sessions, including the farm work experience duties as part of the practical teaching team.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager and associated farm staff to facilitate the efficient and smooth running of the farm.
• Assist with the training of the next generation of agriculturalists during term time, while remaining involved in practical agriculture.
• Provide a cohesive link between the farm and the teaching team, delivering a high quality experience appropriate to the level of study and to best current industry practice.
• Join the Rodway Farm team and contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of the farm as a commercial entity as well as a teaching and learning environment.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS College Group discount package, including top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we\'ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity