Agriculture Teacher

The Agriculture department at KMC boasts a 280ha commercially run mixed farm (dairy and sheep) and provides opportunities for staff and learners to work with a variety of machinery across arable, grazing and parkland. The application of practical to theory lessons is endless across the agricultural curriculum and current teachers are keen (and encouraged!) to get their learners working practically as much as possible.

With a growing student body, clear industry links to local farming communities and exciting changes in course delivery (including a new suite of University level courses in our purpose built HE centre) our Agriculture department is committed to the development of young farmers in the South West!

For this teaching role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated agriculture specialist with the ability to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons and practical teaching sessions across various level of learners. For the right candidate, there is also potential to delivery on our HE (Higher Education) level courses.

The role promises a varied and interesting workload. Teaching will cover a range of livestock, machinery, agri-science and associated units, with the potential to collaborate with our Farm Manager to support the college farming calendar commitments within planned teaching sessions.

A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate learners. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent communication, administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.

The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.

Teaching qualifications and an agricultural (or similar) qualification at degree level are both desirable.A strong emphasis on staff development and CPD within the college will guarantee your professional development during your role.

Post Reference: AG72

Hours: Part-time or full-time contracts available. 7.4 - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexibility to meet the business needs.

Please indicate on your application form how many hours you would like to apply for.

Salary: £21,902 - £27,273 per annum which is points 4b – 9c on the academic salary scales dependent on skills and experience.

A market pay supplement of up to £5,000 per annum may be available to reflect this skills shortage area.

Job Purpose: To teach and assess across the Agriculture curriculum, providing specific support for the development of the Agricultural provision at KMC. This role may include Higher Education teaching and course tutor responsibilities dependent on experience.

Status: Permanent

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Wayne Clarke on 01305 215000 - Option 1 – Extension 1115 during normal working hours.

To Apply:

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, KMC will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.

Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.

Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted and will be considered in support of a fully completed application form.

We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies

Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.ukor by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.

The Closing Date for Applications: Rolling position – we will interview as and when applicable.

Kingston Maurward College reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.2 per week

Salary: £21,902.00-£32,273.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Agriculture: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AG72