Agricultural Lecturer

Academic and Education Strategy

Agricultural Lecturer – Wiltshire

Duration:    Permanent  

Location:     Lackham, Wiltshire

Pay Rate:     £25,678-£35,776 plus a Specialist Skills shortage bonus of £3,000 per year, pro rota (dependent on       qualifications and experience)

Hours:          37 hours a week

An opening has arisen for an Agricultural Lecturer to be based in Wiltshire. Said individual will ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the college.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Contributing to excellent and innovative delivery of the curriculum to promote learning and progression
• Teaching agriculture and countryside subjects to students on a variety of courses across Level 2 and 3
• Developing, planning and delivering quality teaching in response to student needs and undertake marking, support portfolio building and provide feedback to students
• Contribute with active enthusiasm to the wider enrichment of students, including supporting pastoral needs, participating in parents and open evenings, working with the community on live projects and external exhibitions
• Working closely and supportively with colleagues to deliver excellence in teaching and to achieve the best outcomes for students
• Undertake course co-ordination as required to support student achievement and undertake quality related activities as required
• Organise study trips and where relevant, supporting UCAS applications
• Contributing to ensure that the curriculum is relevant and up to date

The successful candidate must:

• Hold an agricultural qualification at Level 3 or above
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and engaged in order to energise students and support them
• Work collaboratively with the immediate and wider team and community

To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Karisma Takhar (Associate Consultant) on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email ktakhar@venngroup.com

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