Agriculture Trainer (Crops / Arable Focus)

Agriculture Trainer - Crops / Arable Focus (Full Training & Teaching Qualification Supported)

Plumpton, East Sussex

£30,717 - £35,496 per annum (pro rata) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 50+ Days Holiday

Are you an agriculture professional with a crops or arable background looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to pass on your practical knowledge of crop production, agronomy, and land management while enjoying an outstanding work life balance and excellent benefits? This forward thinking land based college continues to expand its Agriculture provision, with a strong focus on crop production, sustainable farming systems, and modern arable practices. Working closely with industry partners, the college delivers high quality, future focused programmes that reflect current and emerging agricultural practices. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, modern facilities, funded teaching qualifications, and clear progression opportunities, alongside a generous benefits package.

In this role, you will deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment across agriculture programmes, with a particular emphasis on crops, arable systems, and land based production. You will support learners to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships, or further study within the arable and wider agricultural sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working in crop production, agronomy, or arable farming to transition into education. Teaching experience is welcome but not essential, as full support is available to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

• Full training and teaching qualification support provided
• Delivering agriculture teaching and assessment, with a focus on crop production, agronomy, soil management, and arable systems
• Planning and delivering engaging theory and practical sessions aligned with industry best practice
• Supporting learner progress, attendance, and achievement
• Acting as a personal tutor, providing academic and pastoral support
• Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement, particularly within crops and arable pathways
• Promoting safe working practices and environmental sustainability

• Strong industry experience within crop production, arable farming, or agronomy
• Degree, professional qualification, or substantial equivalent industry experience
• Passion for sharing industry knowledge and inspiring future crop and arable professionals
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skillsWillingness to gain a teaching qualification (if not already held)
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, and learner success

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.