Role: Agricultural Engineering Lecturer
Reporting to: Assistant Curriculum Manager - Agricultural Engineering
Hours: up to full-time (37.5h per week)
Salary: Up to £35,496 plus industry enhancement (pro-rata for part-time)
Plumpton College is the leader of land and environment education in the Southeast, renowned for our outstanding cutting‑edge practice and ability to align delivery to meet the needs of industry. Our Agricultural Engineering provision is in a period of significant growth as we develop new programmes to enable students to develop advanced technical skills and professional behaviours to meet the needs of industry. Having launched a successful new Level 3 Agricultural Engineering programme this year, and with a Level 3 apprenticeship programme planned for launch later this year, supporting employers in agricultural, horticultural, land‑based and plant engineering, we are now seeking to recruit a highly qualified Agricultural Engineering Lecturer on a permanent full‑time or part‑time basis.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to deliver effective teaching, learning & assessment and support agricultural engineering students, helping them to maximise their potential and make positive progress towards their timely success, future study, and employment. You will inspire and motivate through the application of industry and technical expertise, making a significant contribution to the success of our vocational programmes and the future careers of our learners.
Qualifications
Ideally a Degree or Level 3 qualification, with up‑to‑date advanced technical knowledge and skills in agricultural, horticultural, or land‑based machinery. Experience of working with apprentices or students within a workplace, or teaching experience and qualifications, is desirable. New graduates are also welcome; we offer an in‑house teacher training programme through which new teachers can achieve a recognised Level 4‑6 teaching qualification.
Compensation & Benefits
* Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
* Up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
* Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable)
* TOTUM card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
* Discounted Plumpton wine
* Staff discounts on Plumpton courses
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free use of the onsite gym
Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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