Main purpose of role. To teach and assess across the Agriculture curriculum, providing specific support for the development of the Agricultural provision at Kingston Maurward Campus.
The Agriculture department at Kingston Maurward Campus boasts a 280ha commercially run mixed farm (dairy and sheep) and provides opportunities for staff and learners to work with a variety of machinery across arable, grazing and parkland. The application of practical to theory lessons is endless across the agricultural curriculum and current teachers are keen (and encouraged!) to get their learners working practically as much as possible.
With a growing student body, clear industry links to local farming communities and exciting changes in course delivery our Agriculture department is committed to the development of young farmers in the South West.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated agriculture specialist with the ability to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons and practical teaching sessions across various levels of learners.
The role promises a varied and interesting workload. Teaching will cover a range of livestock, machinery, agri‑science and associated units, with the potential to collaborate with our Farm Manager to support the college farming calendar commitments within planned teaching sessions.
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate learners. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as the ability to demonstrate excellent communication, administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.
The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.
Teaching qualifications and an agricultural (or similar) qualification at degree level are both desirable. A strong emphasis on staff development and CPD within the college will guarantee your professional development during your role.
Job Responsibilities
* Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment plans.
* Teach and complete summative and formative assessment.
* Teach groups of students in classroom situations.
* Monitor and record attendance, punctuality and academic progress for all students in your groups, providing them with access to any extra help they may require (e.g. Learning Support).
* Communicate with staff and parents/carers as necessary.
* Set and maintain high levels of best practice.
* Prepare for internal verification and liaise with the Course Managers, Academic Manager and External Verifier to ensure effective validation of programmes.
* Contribute to course management, organisation and pastoral support of students, including admissions, enrolment, induction, careers education, guidance and progression, enrichment and curriculum development.
* Contribute to Course and Department team meetings, course reviews and action plans for your courses and contribute towards the College Self‑Assessment Review.
* Contribute to Course and Department Team Meetings, Course Review and Action Planning for your courses and contribute towards the Department Self‑Assessment Review.
* Organise and conduct trips and study tours as appropriate.
* Organise and run demonstrations, guided tours, and talks for visitors and learners.
* Use the College disciplinary procedure in liaison with the Assistant Principal Curriculum and Quality.
* Undertake any other reasonably assigned duties that are appropriate to the post and the work of the College.
Qualifications
* Teaching qualifications.
* A degree level agricultural (or similar) qualification.
* Experience in the farming industry.
* Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.
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