Subject Leader - FE Agriculture (Livestock)
Subject Leader – FE Agriculture (Livestock)
(Further Education)
£43,481 - £49,812 per annum
Depending on experience and qualifications
37 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role
- Due to the growth in student numbers within FE Agriculture, an exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit for a further Subject Leader in FE Agriculture (Livestock).
- We are looking for a highly motivated and inspiring individual to help lead a committed and forward-thinking team within our high-achieving Agriculture department.
- You will have passion and knowledge to oversee the delivery of a range of Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, including BTEC and T-Level qualifications.
- You will take responsibility for managing unit and course delivery, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, while continuously working to enhance the overall student experience.
- This role plays a key part in driving the department forward, maintaining strong links with industry partners, embedding employability and sustainability across the curriculum, and ensuring that every opportunity is taken to develop the department towards an outstanding provision.
- This is an exciting opportunity within Hartpury’s FE Agriculture department to apply your industry expertise, deliver inspirational teaching and manage a forward‑thinking team—all within a supportive, dynamic environment.
About You
- You will hold a minimum of Level 5 teaching qualifications, and ideally an undergraduate qualification in an agricultural related subject area, or demonstrate relevant experience.
- You will have sound knowledge and experience of the agriculture industry, with a focus on Livestock Production.
- You will also have a desire to continuously improve your own skills and knowledge.
- Ideally applicants will hold an IQA qualification or assessors’ qualification to oversee the enrolment, delivery and assessment of the complementary qualifications within the department.
- A strong understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and how this relates to the management and quality of the department is also important.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- 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 here.
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.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Interviews will be held on w/c 28th July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK
