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Lecturer in Agriculture

Employer
Warwickshire College Group
Location
Moreton Morrell, Warwick
Salary
£26,770 – £37,425 per annum
Closing date
20 Dec 2024
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Sector
Academic & Education, Crop science, Livestock
Contract Type
Permanent
Role
Teacher
Employer Type
Direct Employer

An exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Agriculture has arisen at Moreton Morrell College. We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Protection of children and young persons (the children’s act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within "Regulated Activity" within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Background to the post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

The Agriculture department is looking for a highly motivated individual with qualifications and extensive experience in UK Agriculture both Livestock and Crops to teach on L1 - L3/T-level programmes and be course manager for one or more courses.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

Main tasks

  1. Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
  2. Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
  3. Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
  4. Quality Systems – The post holder will be subject to Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
  5. Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
  6. Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

Essential requirements:

  • A level 5 or above qualification in Agriculture or subject relevant to the area being taught.
  • Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.
  • Extensive practical experience of UK agriculture, in both the land based and arable industries.
  • GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or a willingness to achieve literacy and numeracy qualifications within the first 12 months of employment.
  • A willingness to undertake CPD.
  • Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
  • In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

What we offer:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
  • Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers 
  • Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG, and many more.

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