Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, UKLecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours)Location: LackhamSalary: £21.13 - £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay (Depending on skills, qualifications & experience)Are you a qualified Agriculture professional looking to take your career in a new direction? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals?If youre ready to share your industry expertise with flexibility to suit your lifestyle, enjoy a better work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future talent within land-based industries, this role is an exciting next step.Based at our beautiful Lackham Campus, set within 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside, Wiltshire College & University Centre is a leading provider of Land-Based education. With outstanding facilities including a large Animal Centre, modern Agri-Tech Centre, and working farmland, we offer an immersive, practical learning environment where both students and staff thrive.Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your real-world agricultural experience to a passionate teaching team where your knowledge truly makes a difference.What We OfferSalary:£21.13
£25.34 per hour plus holiday pay(Depending on skills, qualifications & experience)Contract Type:Variable HoursHours offered as required during term time, with flexibility to support curriculum deliveryOutstanding BenefitsTeachers Pension Scheme
secure your future with an excellent pensionGenerous Holiday Entitlement
paid holiday accrued in line with hours workedEmployee Assistance Programme
confidential support whenever you need itFree On-Site Gyms
available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts
savings on retail, travel, tech and moreCycle-to-Work Scheme
save money and stay activeProfessional Development
access to funded training and CPD opportunitiesAdditional Perks
discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offersA flexible, supportive role
designed to fit around you.What Youll DoTeach and assess learners across Agriculture and related land-based programmes at a range of levelsDeliver engaging, industry-relevant theory and practical sessions in classrooms, workshops, and outdoor settingsPrepare learners for careers within agriculture, farming, land management, and rural industriesMaintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professional practiceInspire confidence, practical skills, and professionalism in every learnerWhat Youll BringRelevant Agriculture or Land-Based qualifications (Level 3 or above)Strong industry experience within agriculture, farming, or rural industriesUp-to-date knowledge of agricultural practices, machinery, livestock, crops, and industry standardsTeaching or assessor qualifications are welcomed but not essentialWhy Become a Lecturer?Continue doing what you love
while gaining:Flexibility to balance work with other commitmentsA rewarding teaching role without full-time hoursThe opportunity to pass on your expertise and inspire future agricultural professionalsA meaningful role where your impact lasts beyond the field or farmShare your passion for agriculture
on hours that work for you.Inspire the next generation of Agriculture professionalsIf youre ready for a flexible, fulfilling, and inspiring new chapter, wed love to hear from you.Closing Date: 8th January 2026Please note:Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.Closing date: 8thJanuary 2026Shortlist date: 9thJanuary 2026Interview date: TBCTPBN1_UKTJ