Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture

Myerscough; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holidays

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Job summary

Myerscough College is seeking a Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture to support apprentices across Lancashire. You will guide learners using your farming knowledge, delivering teaching and assessment with flexibility and a focus on employability.

You'll work from home in a field-based role, visiting campuses a few times per year, with training provided and a clear progression path within the college.

Qualifications

• Current or recent agricultural industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Teaching experience not essential; full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out workplace visits to apprentices and monitor progress.
• Provide engaging teaching, learning and assessment support.
• Build strong relationships with learners and employers to meet industry expectations.
• Support apprentices to achieve qualifications and develop skills and behaviours.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Communication skills

Training provided

Job description

Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture – Lancashire area

At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).

About the role

Are you passionate about the agricultural industry and considering a career change?

Would you like to use your practical farming knowledge and industry experience to help develop the next generation of agricultural professionals?

Do you want a role that offers flexibility, progression opportunities and a better work/life balance?

If so, this could be the role for you.

As a Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture, you'll play a vital role in supporting apprentices working towards Agriculture apprenticeship standards. Drawing on your experience within the farming industry, you'll guide learners as they develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in their careers.

Working with a cohort of apprentices across your allocated region, you will carry out workplace visits, monitor progress and provide engaging teaching, learning and assessment support. You'll build strong relationships with both learners and employers, helping apprentices achieve their qualifications while meeting industry expectations.

We're looking for someone with current or recent agricultural industry experience, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others to succeed. Previous teaching experience is not essential, as full training and support can be provided.

Join our team of dedicated professional tutors as a Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture and make a lasting impact on the future of the industry.

Location of work

The position is to support apprentices around various counties in the Lancashire area. This is a field-based role where the tutor works from home, supported by the College. There is a requirement to attend Apprenticeship and Skills development days at the Preston campus which take place 3 to 4 times per year (subsistence and accommodation provided). From time to time, you may work collaboratively with other tutors or deliver from specific locations. Occasionally, you may be asked to work out of area for business reasons, in which case accommodation will be provided.

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recongised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

Key Information

• Holidays – 34 days, pro rata plus bank holidays
• Pension – Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Department: Apprenticeships and Skills

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary: Up to £35,821 per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience