Agriculture Lecturer

Agriculture Lecturer

Full-time Permanent
Based at a leading land-based college in Northamptonshire

An established and highly regarded land-based college in Northamptonshire is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer to join its forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional from either education or industry to play a key role in shaping the next generation of agricultural talent.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and training across a range of agricultural courses, supporting students and other client groups to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and training students to the college's high academic and vocational standards
• Tutoring and managing one or more groups of learners
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of agricultural courses
• Participating in internal verification, auditing, and quality assurance processes
• Ensuring an outstanding learner experience across all interactions

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from both experienced lecturers and skilled industry professionals looking to transition into teaching.

Qualifications

• Strong, practical knowledge of agriculture, including arable, livestock, and farm machinery
• A qualification at HNC level (or equivalent vocational experience within agriculture)
• A genuine passion for the farming industry and awareness of current sector developments
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• A commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD)

Desirable (but not essential)

• NPTC Tractor Proficiency
• PA Certificates
• Telehandler operation certification
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards a Diploma in Teaching and Learning / Cert Ed)

Benefits

• 44 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Up to 5 additional college closure days
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
• A supportive and progressive working environment
• Opportunity to influence and develop future agricultural professionals

Location

This role is based at a well-equipped rural campus in Northamptonshire, offering excellent facilities and a strong reputation within land-based education.