Practical Agriculture Instructor - Livestock & Crops

Bedford College Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

People's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

Bedford College Group is seeking an Agriculture Instructor to join our Land-based Education department at Shuttleworth College. You will deliver practical teaching across Agriculture, Horticulture and Land & Wildlife programmes, developing learners' skills and confidence.

The role requires Level 3 in Agriculture with tractor and forklift certificates, plus English and Maths qualifications, and recent hands-on land-based experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or related subject.
• Tractor and forklift competency certificates.
• English and Maths qualifications.
• Recent practical experience across land-based sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical instruction across Agriculture, Horticulture and Land & Wildlife programmes.
• Develop practical teaching schemes and learning materials; assess learner competence.
• Maintain facilities, manage safety, risk assessments and equipment inventories.
• Support marketing, student recruitment and safeguarding across campuses.
• Collaborate with technical staff to ensure effective operations and CPD.

Skills

Learner support

Practical instruction

Organisation

Communication

Education

Level 3 Agriculture qualification

Tractor certificate

Forklift certificate

English and Maths qualifications

Job description

Bedford College Group is seeking an Agriculture Instructor to join our Land-based Education department at Shuttleworth College. You will deliver practical teaching across Agriculture, Horticulture and Land & Wildlife programmes, developing learners' skills and confidence.

The role requires Level 3 in Agriculture with tractor and forklift certificates, plus English and Maths qualifications, and recent hands-on land-based experience.