Instructor in Agriculture
1. đź’°Salary: Up to ÂŁ28,167 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
2. đź•’ Working Pattern: Ideally full-time (37hrs per week) but substantial part-time (30hrs per week) considered
3. đź“ŤLocation: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
4. đź“…Closing Date: 1st March 2026
✨ Shape the Future of Agriculture – Inspire the Next Generation🌱
Are you an experienced agricultural professional ready to pass on your skills? Do you want to play a hands-on role in developing the industry leaders of tomorrow?
Sparsholt College Group is seeking for a passionate and knowledgeable Instructor in Agriculture to join our thriving Agriculture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your industry experience with a rewarding role supporting young people to succeed.
About the role: đźšś
5. We are seeking an instructor who can instruct learners in practical agricultural skills, such as the use of farm machinery, particularly tractor driving, estate skills (e.g. fencing) and machinery maintenance.
6. Depending upon the applicant’s skills and experience, to deliver livestock practical with dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and pigs.
7. The role may also include assistance with the delivery of short courses and certificates of competence.
8. This is a practical, hands-on role where your real-world experience will directly shape students’ confidence, competence and career progression.
Please contact the HR team if you would like to speak to someone within the curriculum about the role in more detail.
What we are looking for: 🌟
•The successful candidate will have extensive practical experience and knowledge gained from working withing the agricultural industry
•Have a keen interest in supporting and developing young people
•Be willing to undertake an in-house development programme if a recognised teaching qualification is not already held
•Hold relevant qualifications (and also hold qualifications in Maths and English at a grade C/4 or above at GCSE level (or equivalent))
•Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build rapport, motivate students, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Us? 🌱
•Be part of a supportive, passionate team dedicated to student success.
•Make a real and tangible difference in young people’s lives.
•Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
•Work in a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring college community where your skills are valued.
College Benefits: 🎓
•Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
•Free on-site parking
•Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
•Flexible Working Policy
•Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
•Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
•Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
•Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications
•Nursey on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider
Join us in making a difference! ✨
If you’re ready to bring your agricultural expertise into an inspiring educational environment and help develop the next generation of industry professionals, we would love to hear from you!🌾
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.