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We’re recruiting for an Agriculture specialist to join out team at Brooksby College and become a Lecturer at a leading Landbased provider and member of Landex.
Due to a high level of student interest across land-based curriculum, we are excited to expand our land based team. We are seeking a passtionate Lecturer in Agriculture to pass on their knowledge and experience to the next generation and support in shaping the future of agricultural education.
Using your specialist knowledge and experience you will be educating students who will play a vital role in future of the dynamic industry that is Agriculture, making key links between the ‘why’ and the practical elements.
As an Agriculture Lecturer you will have the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision; in particular crops, machinery and estate skills. You may currently be working in an Agriculture setting looking for your first job in teaching. Most importantly, you will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
Working as part of the Landbased team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Agriculture and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.
With an 850 acre estate, including a mixed-use livestock and arable farm, we are able to provide a foothold in the industry through classroom, demonstration and practical experience in order for our students to build a successful career in the industry.
These are really exciting times for Agriculture at Brooksby College as we are investing heavily in our teaching facilities, the new Agriculture Tech Centre, which will support further development of our farming systems and delivery of Landbased courses.
As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.
The College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are currently under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
£18,790.20 - £22,023.60 Per Annum (Based on FTE £31,317 - £36,706)Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
A competitive pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
On-site parking
One campus facility
Access to healthcare scheme
Subsided nursery fees
Up to 44 days annual leave per year
Additional annual leave available
Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
Well-being hours
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Safeguarding Statement
Loughborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.