Join one of the region’s leading land-based education providers and help inspire the next generation of agriculture professionals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Agriculture Teacher with industry expertise, particularly in livestock production, to deliver an ambitious and engaging curriculum across a range of agricultural programmes. As a course leader, you will play a key role in shaping students’ learning experiences, supporting them to achieve outstanding outcomes and develop the skills needed for successful careers in the industry.
About the Role
You will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across agriculture programmes.
- Develop engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
- Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and support achievement.
- Lead and coordinate allocated courses, including quality assurance and assessment activities.
- Contribute to curriculum development aligned to current and future agricultural industry needs.
- Build strong relationships with employers, schools, parents and industry partners.
- Support student recruitment through interviews, events and information, advice and guidance activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching, learning and student outcomes.
About You
You will have:
- A degree or recognised industry qualification in Agriculture or a related subject.
- A recognised post-16 teaching qualification.
- Significant industry experience, particularly within livestock production.
- Experience of teaching and assessing learners in a formal educational setting.
- Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
- A passion for agriculture and a commitment to developing future industry professionals.
- NPTC qualifications in machinery operations (ATV, Telehandler or Tractor Operations) are highly desirable.
What we offer:
- 45 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 28.68% employer contributions.
- Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
- Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
- 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
- Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
- Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
- Free onsite parking.
- On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
- Cycle to work scheme and much more.
- Access to free Beamish Tickets.
We welcome diverse applicants
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.
At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
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