Description 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 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. 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 be able to inspire and motivate, through the application of your industry and technical expertise, making a significant contribution to the success of our vocational programmes and the future careers of our learners. About you The ideal candidate will be Degree or Level 3 qualified, and will demonstrate up-to-date advanced technical knowledge and skills in agricultural, horticultural, or land-based machinery. You may already possess teaching experience and qualifications or have experience of working with apprentices or students within your workplace. For those looking to start their teaching career, we welcome applications from new graduates. We deliver an in-house teacher training programme through which new teachers can achieve a recognised Level 4 - 6 teaching qualification. Whatever your experience, you will be a professional, hardworking, and confident team-player who is passionate about what you do. With growing student numbers, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you. You will benefit from: As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable). New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported six-month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in-house Level 5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year. We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged. 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.