Lecturer in Agriculture

Lecturer in Agriculture

• Annual Salary: competitive
• Location: Essex
• Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Agriculture to join our team at Essex. This role involves teaching primarily Agriculture subjects to students on full-time, part-time, and short courses. You will also contribute to the management, assessment, and recruitment of students, ensuring their academic and personal development.

• Deliver theoretical and practical sessions primarily to FE students, including those aged 14-16.
• Act as a manager for a group of full-time students, providing guidance and support on academic and personal development.
• Assist in the development of Functional and Key Skills Entitlement in preparation for exams, portfolios, and overall student success.
• Implement administrative procedures to support academic practice, including maintaining records of training, lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessments.
• Deliver or assist in the delivery of evening, weekend, and holiday courses as appropriate, up to a maximum of 23 hours per week.
• Participate in the planning and development of relevant courses and programmes.
• Actively engage in student recruitment and assist in raising the profile of courses at Writtle College.
• Attend technical updating courses regularly and maintain a record of continuing professional development according to CPD requirements.
• Comply with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements in all working practices.

• Experience in teaching Agriculture or a related field.
• Ability to manage and support students' academic and personal development.
• Strong organisational skills to handle administrative duties and course planning.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Data Protection, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Sustainability policies.

• Professional development opportunities through regular technical updating courses.
• Participation in a dynamic academic community.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of innovative educational programs.
• To apply for the Lecturer in Agriculture position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.