Agriculture, Engineering and Animal Care
Location: Northumberland
PostType: Part Time
HoursperWeek: 14.8
ContractType: Permanent
ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 18 June 2026
Reference: 0347-26
About the Role
The role is a teaching post and is 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) based at Northumberland college’s Kirkley Hall Campus. The campus provides outstanding resources and development opportunities.
Our Kirkley Hall campus offers an array of industry‑leading teaching facilities, a BIAZA accredited zoo, a commercial farm, equine and canine facilities, and more! As part of this role, you will have the chance to work with cutting edge teaching resources such as our immersive hub, Te Pari cattle and sheep handling systems, and equine simulator. The role includes development opportunities. We are committed to your growth, offering access to teacher training and assessor qualifications.
Role Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver high quality, sequenced learning through career focused schemes of learning
- Provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment
- Teach students to high standards using appropriate and varied student‑centred approaches, embracing learning technologies to enhance the student experience.
- Actively engage in reflective practice and contribute to the wider professional development programme.
- Liaise effectively with the wider support team to ensure appropriate and high‑quality academic support is provided as required.
- Participate in college recruitment and marketing events where required.
Qualifications
- L3 qualification or above in a relevant subject
- Level 2 maths grade 4 or above
- Level 2 English grade 4 or above
- Experience of working in the animal industry
- Up to date knowledge of industry standard practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
- Ability to use digital technology to support innovative learning
- Previous experience of working in the FE sector
What’s in it for you?
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays – (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme – depending on role
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
- Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.
We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.
As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing environment where everyone can thrive.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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