Agriculture Specialist
Posted Today by Henry Blue
Negotiable
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Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Agriculture Lecturer involves delivering high-quality teaching and assessment within the Agriculture curriculum at an FE College in Northampton. The position requires engaging students through various teaching methods while contributing to curriculum development and providing pastoral support. The lecturer will also play a vital role in promoting employability skills and maintaining industry relevance in the curriculum. This is a temporary to permanent position reporting to the Head of Department – Land-Based Studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Agriculture across a range of FE programmes.
- Use a variety of teaching methods, digital resources, and practical sessions to meet learner needs.
- Set, mark, and assess student work in line with awarding body requirements, providing constructive feedback.
- Support learners in developing employability, professional, and transferable skills relevant to the land-based sector.
- Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of Agriculture programmes.
- Keep up to date with industry standards, technologies, and practices to ensure curriculum relevance.
- Work with awarding organisations, employers, and other partners to maintain high standards and progression opportunities.
- Act as a personal tutor, supporting learners’ academic progress, wellbeing, and career development.
- Identify and address barriers to learning through effective support strategies.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Participate in team meetings, standardisation, and quality assurance processes.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to teaching and the agricultural industry.
- Contribute to college events such as open days, employer engagement activities, and student recruitment.
- Uphold the college’s values and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Key Skills:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or a related subject.
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one within an agreed timeframe).
- Recent and relevant industry experience in the agricultural sector.
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting diverse learners.
- Enhanced DBS within 2 years.
- Experience of teaching in Further Education or training environment (desirable).
- Assessor or verifier qualifications (desirable).
- Evidence of curriculum development or innovative teaching practice (desirable).
- Knowledge of current developments in the land-based industries (e.g. sustainability, agri-tech, environmental management) (desirable).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
I am working with an FE College who need an FE Agriculture Lecturer to join them ASAP.
Job Title: Lecturer in Agriculture
Location: Northampton
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Reports to: Head of Department – Land-Based Studies
Job Purpose
To deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment within the Agriculture curriculum area, supporting students to achieve their potential and preparing them for progression into employment or further study. The postholder will contribute to curriculum development, pastoral support, and the wider life of the college.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Agriculture across a range of FE programmes (e.g. Level 2–3 Diplomas, T Levels, apprenticeships, and short courses).
- Use a variety of teaching methods, digital resources, and practical sessions to meet learner needs.
- Set, mark, and assess student work in line with awarding body requirements, providing constructive feedback.
- Support learners in developing employability, professional, and transferable skills relevant to the land-based sector.
- Curriculum Development & Quality
- Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of Agriculture programmes.
- Keep up to date with industry standards, technologies, and practices to ensure curriculum relevance.
- Work with awarding organisations, employers, and other partners to maintain high standards and progression opportunities.
- Student Support
- Act as a personal tutor, supporting learners’ academic progress, wellbeing, and career development.
- Identify and address barriers to learning through effective support strategies.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Professional & College Responsibilities
- Participate in team meetings, standardisation, and quality assurance processes.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to teaching and the agricultural industry.
- Contribute to college events such as open days, employer engagement activities, and student recruitment.
- Uphold the college’s values and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Person Specification
Essential:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or a related subject.
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one within an agreed timeframe).
- Recent and relevant industry experience in the agricultural sector.
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting diverse learners.
- Enhanced DBS within 2 years
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching in Further Education or training environment.
- Assessor or verifier qualifications.
- Evidence of curriculum development or innovative teaching practice.
- Knowledge of current developments in the land-based industries (e.g. sustainability, agri-tech, environmental management).