Lecturer in Agriculture

Lecturer in Agriculture

Salary: £27,119 - £44,227 per annum based on experience and qualifications

Hours: 37 hours per week

Employment type: Permanent

About the role

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 make a real impact in education.

• This is an exciting teaching opportunity within Hartpury's FE Agriculture department to apply industry knowledge while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Deliver exceptional teaching by sharing your knowledge and passion which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based agriculture qualification.
• Applications will be considered across a range of specialist areas, Livestock, Crop Production, Mechanisation & Business, with full-time roles available.
• Inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of Agriculture, instilling in them a passion to build a deep appreciation for the sector.
• Keep accurate, up to date records on student/trainee progress using this information to monitor achievement and inform teaching and support for all learners.

About you

• You are keen to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and keeping agriculture at the cutting edge.
• Ideally you will be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience, but a passion for sharing your industry experience with our students is what makes the real impact.
• You bring real-world agricultural expertise and want to inspire future professionals.
• You hold (or are willing to gain) a teaching qualification, with full support from Hartpury.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable, but strong industry experience is highly valued.
• You will be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including 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
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

Equal Opportunity

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that are underrepresented, 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.

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.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.