Teacher in Agriculture (2025/LD099)

Teaching Vacancies; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

Teacher Pension Scheme with employer (

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an Agriculture Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching across a range of agricultural programmes and to lead courses with a focus on livestock production. You'll shape curricula, assess learners and monitor progress to drive outstanding outcomes.

We welcome applicants with industry experience, a recognised teaching qualification and a passion for developing future professionals in agriculture, including NPTC qualifications as desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture or related subject.
• Post-16 teaching qualification.
• Significant industry experience in livestock production.
• Experience teaching and assessing learners in education setting.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Passion for agriculture and developing future professionals.
• NPTC machinery qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across agriculture programmes.
• Develop engaging lessons to inspire learners.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to support achievement.
• Lead and coordinate allocated courses including QA and assessment.
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned to industry needs.

Skills

Livestock production

Teaching in educational setting

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Passion for agriculture

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Post-16 teaching qualification

Tools

NPTC machinery qualifications

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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:

What the college offers its staff

What we offer:

• 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
• Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.