Agriculture Instructor

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to pass on your industry knowledge to the next generation? Hartpury's Agriculture department is looking for skilled professionals like you to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in education.

• This is an exciting instructor opportunity within Hartpury's FE Agriculture department to apply industry knowledge while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• To deliver high-quality, practical learning by sharing your knowledge and passion which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based agriculture qualification.
• To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of agriculture, instilling in them a passion to build a deep appreciation for the sector.

Qualifications

• You are keen to join a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, practical learning and keeping agriculture at the cutting edge.
• You bring relevant agricultural industry experience, ideally across livestock systems, and are confident demonstrating practical skills and best practice to students.
• You are passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting students to develop and consolidate their practical skills.
• You understand the importance of health and safety and are committed to maintaining safe working environments, following risk assessments and enforcing good practice.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, they sit side by side on a beautiful 360 hectare campus.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Hartpury, we're committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We'll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.