Lecturer in Agriculture
Salary £32,407
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break
We welcome applications from industry professionals who may currently be working in crop production, agronomy or soil science, as well as those with experience in livestock management or dairy, beef and sheep enterprises. You may also be working within agri-business, consultancy, environmental land management, farm management or wider agricultural operations. If you are ready to pass on your knowledge and inspire the next generation, we will support and train you to become an outstanding educator.
We also welcome experienced teachers who may already be working in education and are looking to move to a forward-thinking, specialist land-based college. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-quality facilities in a supportive environment and to join a collaborative team with clear values and strong professional standards.
We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer funded teacher training and a wide range of development opportunities. You will have clear progression routes within further education, a friendly and collaborative team culture, and the chance to diversify your skills or take a lead on curriculum areas.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and tutorials in agriculture, supporting, mentoring and guiding students to achieve their full potential. You will assess student work, complete progress reviews and maintain accurate data records. You will also develop and maintain valuable employer links to enrich the learner experience, contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes, and participate in promotional events, open days and wider college activities, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th March
Interview date: Friday 20th March
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
