Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to pass on your industry knowledge to the next generation? Hartpury’s Agriculture department is looking for skilled professionals like you to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in education.
1. This is an exciting instructor / teaching opportunity within Hartpury’s FE Agriculture department to apply industry knowledge while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
2. To deliver exceptional teaching by sharing your knowledge and passion which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based agriculture qualification.
3. To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of agriculture, instilling in them a passion to build a deep appreciation for the sector.
About You
4. You are keen to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and keeping agriculture at the cutting edge.
5. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience, however, a passion for sharing your industry experience with our students is what makes the real impact.
6. You bring real-world agricultural expertise – whether in Combinable Crops or Engineering – and want to inspire future professionals.
7. You hold (or are willing to gain) a teaching qualification, with full support from Hartpury.
8. A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable, but strong industry experience is highly valued.
9. You will be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us at Hartpury and turn your industry expertise into a rewarding teaching career. Apply now and help shape the future of agriculture!
We offer a fantastic package of including:
10. Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
11. 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, pro rata
12. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
13. Generous pension scheme (TPS)
14. Employee Discounts Scheme
15. Onsite fitness facilities
16. Cycle to Work Scheme
17. Support for continuous professional development
18. Flexible working opportunities available
19. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.