Agriculture Teacher at Kingston Maurward College

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.uk or 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.

For further details on application forms or the recruitment process, please go to our website www.kmc.ac.uk. Alternatively, please contact the HR department by emailing recruitment@kmc.ac.uk.

You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.

Please ensure you read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice to understand how your data is processed. This can be found on the College’s Website under “Work for Us” or you can request a copy by emailing recruitment@kmc.ac.uk.

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

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.

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).