Work-Based Tutor in Agriculture

Kendal College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate educators to join their dynamic team in delivering innovative agricultural programs. This role offers the chance to teach and mentor the next generation of skilled professionals, focusing on modern agricultural techniques and practices. With a commitment to creativity and collaboration, you'll work in a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. The college prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers excellent career progression opportunities. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great career progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistant Programme

Staff awards and wellbeing scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Discounts in college restaurant

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across various curriculum disciplines.
• Lead curriculum development ensuring content is current and relevant.
• Oversee course verification processes and coordinate course teams.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Presentation skills

Current agricultural trends

Work management skills

Public health knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

IT skills for teaching

Pastoral care

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Level 4 qualification (BTEC HNC, NVQ)

English, Maths, and Science at Level 2

Job description

Agriculture and other land-based work are vital to Cumbria's economy and culture. We are excited to offer new programmes and are looking for experienced staff to deliver them.

Key facts

• Full or part-time, permanent
  22.2 to 37 (0.6 to 1.0 FTE) hours per week
• Salary £18,199 to £36,198, depending upon hours, qualifications and experience
• Closing date Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

The successful candidates will embrace a teaching environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators and professional services who share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.

Cumbria has a diverse land-based sector, and our programmes will teach learners modern techniques for productivity and business methods that will allow them to embrace the opportunities that will arise in the years to come. With our Cumbrian-based offer and staff expertise, we will tailor our programmes to suit the needs of local employers while ensuring that learners have the knowledge and skills to succeed anywhere. Cumbrian agriculture alone accounts for nearly 5% of all English farms, which are over 508,000 hectares and have 12,000 full-time jobs, so there is plenty of work.

The successful candidate will work in numerous locations or our facilities so our learners receive the training they need. This will include both taught practical sessions and work placements.

The department delivers agricultural apprenticeships, a full-time Level 1 land-based programme, and short courses. We are keen to hear from applicants with backgrounds or experience in the agricultural sector/industry.

Job Overview

• Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.
• Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
• Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
• Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high education standards.
• Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
• Classroom Management: Ensure student retention and achievement targets are met, provide a safe and healthy environment, and ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning.

Why choose us?

We are a Further Education college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. We recognise the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer

• Great career progression opportunities
• A generous holiday entitlement
• Excellent pension schemes for all staff
• Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
• A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
• Employee Assistant Programme
• A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
• Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
• A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
• Discounts in the college restaurant
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced absence pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Free will writing
• Discounted eye tests and winter flu vaccine
• Access to discounted gym membership

What we're looking for
Qualifications

Essential: A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment; A Bachelor/Master's degree in a relevant discipline; Level 4 qualification (BTEC HNC, NVQ) in a relevant discipline or be willing to work towards it; English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent).

Experience

Essential: Understanding of Agricultural or land-based sector experience and potential specialisms that you can inspire students to progress into.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential: Effective communication and presentation skills; Current agricultural trends and practices; Effective work management skills that can be translated into a classroom; Public health knowledge relative to agriculture; Agricultural practices - understanding of Cumbrian agricultural industry; Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning; Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and the relevant vocational environment; Ability to provide high-quality pastoral care to learners; Practical experience highly valued.
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties per KCSIE.
Right to work

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff must prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).
GDPR

All adults employed by the college are responsible for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
Armed Forces Covenant

We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.