Teacher in Agriculture (2025/LD099)

East Durham College; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Durham College seeks an enthusiastic Agriculture Teacher with industry expertise, especially in livestock production, to deliver an engaging curriculum across agricultural programmes. As a course leader, you will shape students’ learning experiences, supporting them to achieve outstanding outcomes and develop the skills needed for successful careers in the industry.

You will lead allocated courses, contribute to curriculum development aligned to current and future agricultural industry

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture or related subject.
• Post-16 teaching qualification is required.
• Significant industry experience, particularly livestock production.
• Experience teaching and assessing learners in a formal educational setting.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Passion for agriculture and commitment to developing future professionals.
• NPTC machinery qualifications (ATV/Telehandler/Tractor) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across agriculture programmes.
• Develop engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and support achievement.
• Lead and coordinate allocated courses, including quality assurance and assessment activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned to current and future agricultural industry needs.
• Build strong relationships with employers, schools, parents and industry partners.
• Support student recruitment through interviews, events and information, advice and guidance activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching, learning and student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Livestock experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Agriculture or related subject

Post-16 teaching qualification

Job description

Join one of the region’s leading land-based education providers and help inspire the next generation of agriculture professionals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Agriculture Teacher with industry expertise, particularly in livestock production, to deliver an ambitious and engaging curriculum across a range of agricultural programmes. As a course leader, you will play a key role in shaping students’ learning experiences, supporting them to achieve outstanding outcomes and develop the skills needed for successful careers in the industry.

About the Role

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across agriculture programmes.
• Develop engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and support achievement.
• Lead and coordinate allocated courses, including quality assurance and assessment activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned to current and future agricultural industry needs.
• Build strong relationships with employers, schools, parents and industry partners.
• Support student recruitment through interviews, events and information, advice and guidance activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching, learning and student outcomes.

About You

You will have:

• A degree or recognised industry qualification in Agriculture or a related subject.
• A recognised post-16 teaching qualification.
• Significant industry experience, particularly within livestock production.
• Experience of teaching and assessing learners in a formal educational setting.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
• A passion for agriculture and a commitment to developing future industry professionals.
• NPTC qualifications in machinery operations (ATV, Telehandler or Tractor Operations) are highly desirable.

What we offer: