Lecturer - Agriculture
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Agricultural Engineer (Full Teacher Training)
Northampton
£35,000 - £45,000 Depending on Qualifications and Experience + 37 hours per week + Full Teacher Training Provided + Teacher's pension scheme (28.68% employer contribution) + 44 days holiday + Social activities + Opportunities for progression + On-site gym + On-site free parking
Do you have experience working in a farming or agriculture environment with strong knowledge of managing and maintaining a farm?
Are you looking for a role with no shift work, offering work-life balance, variety and the chance to make a real impact on the next generation of agricultural professionals?
This institute offers the opportunity to step away from the demanding nature of the agricultural industry and move into a rewarding teaching environment. You will join a supportive team with a collaborative culture, enhanced by regular social activities and a strong sense of community. The organisation continues to invest in its people and curriculum, providing opportunities for professional development and recognised teaching qualifications.
In this role, you will develop and deliver Agriculture (Arable and Livestock) and Farm Mechanisation courses, combining practical and classroom-based teaching.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience across mixed farming environments, including arable, livestock and farm machinery, alongside a broad understanding of modern farming practices and equipment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to improve their work-life balance while remaining within the agricultural sector, contributing to the development of future farming professionals within a well-established and supportive team.
The Role:
* Deliver both practical and classroom-based teaching
* Work closely with learners to support their development and skill building
* Based on a large, well-equipped college campus
The Person:
* Have worked in a farming or agriculture environment with experience and sound knowledge of arable, livestock and farm machinery
* Knowledge of UK farming practices, health and safety requirements and machinery
* Willing to work towards a Teaching qualification
Reference Number: BBBH272794
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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🚜 Emphasise your hands-on mixed farming experience at the top, specifically mentioning arable, livestock and machinery expertise as these are core requirements
📚 Highlight any training, mentoring or knowledge-sharing experience you have, even informal teaching of apprentices or new staff members
🎯 Quantify your agricultural experience with specific metrics like farm size managed, livestock numbers, or machinery types operated
🔧 Detail your knowledge of modern farming equipment and technology, as the role involves teaching farm mechanisation
🌱 Show understanding of current UK farming practices and regulations, demonstrating you can teach contemporary agricultural methods
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- •Managed 450-acre mixed farm operation including 120 head of cattle and 200 acres of arable crops, achieving 15% yield improvement through precision farming techniques
- •Operated and maintained diverse farm machinery fleet including combine harvesters, tractors and livestock handling equipment, reducing downtime by 25% through preventive maintenance
- •Trained 8 seasonal workers in livestock handling and crop management procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with UK agricultural safety standards
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Rise Technical Recruitment's Agriculture Lecturer position perfectly combines my passion for farming with my desire to develop the next generation of agricultural professionals. My extensive experience in mixed farming operations, including arable crop production and livestock management, directly aligns with your curriculum requirements for agriculture and farm mechanisation courses.
My background in managing diverse farming operations has equipped me with the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills essential for effective agricultural education. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to transition from hands-on farming into teaching while maintaining my connection to the agricultural sector.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you structure a practical lesson on livestock handling for Level 2 students?
- ›What modern farming technologies would you incorporate into an arable farming curriculum?
- ›How do you stay current with UK agricultural regulations and best practices?
- ›Describe your experience with different types of farm machinery and their maintenance requirements
- ›How would you assess student competency in practical farming skills?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain complex farming concepts to someone with limited agricultural knowledge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach when working with different learning styles
- ›Give an example of when you mentored or trained a colleague in agricultural practices
- ›How do you handle situations where students struggle with practical farming tasks?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to balance multiple responsibilities on a farm or in a work environment
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to explain complex farming concepts to someone with limited agricultural knowledge
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach when working with different learning styles
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