Study Programme Lead - Agriculture & Animal Care

Abingdon and Witney College; Witney; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Witney is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Land-Based Studies focusing on Livestock & Animal Care. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, managing academic progress, and supporting student success within a nurturing environment. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and teaching experience, with opportunities for continued professional development and excellent benefits. Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and diversity.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday schemes with potential Christmas closure

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Corporate gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Qualified Teacher status (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience teaching within the subject area and evidence of excellent teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across agriculture and animal care.
• Lead on planning and reviewing course delivery and induction.
• Manage learner profiles, assessments and academic progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong organisational abilities

Passion for agriculture/animal care

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to support diverse learners

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Qualified Teacher status or willingness

Job description

Lecturer – Land‑Based Studies (Livestock & Animal Care)

Salary: £34,391 – £44,558 per annum (depends on qualifications and experience).
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 7½ hours per day / Friday 7 hours per day.
Weeks per annum: 52.
Location: Common Leys Campus.
Contract type: Permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching and support across agriculture and animal care.
• Lead on planning, coordinating and reviewing course delivery, timetables and induction.
• Manage learner profiles, academic progress, assessments and IV processes.
• Maintain accurate course data, Markbook updates and student records.
• Conduct student performance management meetings, 1:1s, progress reviews and tutorials.
• Support and help coordinate work experience and industry placements.
• Attend advisory board meetings and maintain strong employer and community links.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessments.
• Provide clear information, advice and guidance to prospective learners during recruitment.
• Uphold college policies, promote safeguarding, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Qualified Teacher status (or willingness to work towards it).
• Genuine passion for agriculture and/or animal care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience teaching within the subject area and evidence of excellent teaching skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to support diverse groups of learners and provide effective pastoral guidance.
• Commitment to learner success and continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria

• BTEC Lead Internal Verifier qualification.
• Level 2 IT qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience teaching in a post‑16 setting.
• Strong employer links within agriculture and animal care.

Benefits

Excellent benefits including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Additional Information

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before the posted closing date.*

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances, including enhanced DBS checks. Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices and will conduct an online search for publicly available information relevant to suitability for work with children or vulnerable people.