Skip to main content

Agriculture Lecturer – Further Education

Warwickshire College Group|Avonbank, Pershore, England WR10 3JP
Ref: GTJ-7K4QX

£27,841 - £41,299 per year

⚠️ Only 5 days left to apply

Deadline: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Type

Permanent

Start Date

Negotiable

Experience

Not specified

Visa / Relocation

Not provided

Your Profile Match

0/8requirements matched
Current practical experience of the UK farming sector
Knowledge of agricultural machinery operations
Knowledge of combinable crop production
Ability to teach agriculture and related land-based studies effectively
Strong administrative and IT skills
Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Eligibility to work in the UK
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Based on your profile. Complete your profile for an accurate match.

Job Description

About the Role

Warwickshire College Group is seeking an Agriculture Lecturer to join its further education provision at Moreton Morrell, Warwick. This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday position offered on a permanent contract, with a start date as soon as possible.

The post offers a salary of £27,841 to £41,299 per annum. The successful applicant will teach agriculture, horticulture and wider land-based studies, using current practical experience of the UK farming sector to create relevant and engaging learning. Knowledge of agricultural machinery operations and combinable crop production will be central to the role.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver effective teaching and training in agriculture and related land-based subjects.

  • Apply current farming knowledge and industry experience to support high-quality student learning.

  • Teach relevant aspects of agricultural machinery operations and combinable crop production.

  • Use strong administrative and IT skills to plan lessons, manage course requirements and support the curriculum.

  • Promote positive learner progression by developing students’ technical knowledge, practical ability and transferable skills.

  • Contribute to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

  • Maintain professional standards and complete required college processes accurately and promptly.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the college’s safer recruitment procedures.

What We Offer

  • A comprehensive training programme and access to professional development.

  • Generous annual leave and up to four free college closure days each year.

  • Paid Carer’s Leave equal to the employee’s usual working week, subject to request.

  • Leadership and management development opportunities.

  • Health and wellbeing support through Wellbeing@WCG and access to a voluntary health cash plan.

  • Pension provision, a cycle-to-work scheme and discounted courses, hair and beauty treatments.

  • A free on-site gym, free parking and free will-writing support.

About the School

Warwickshire College Group is a further and higher education college group serving learners aged 16 to 99 across colleges in two counties. Its educational approach is focused on developing broad skills, strengthening progression and helping learners achieve positive destinations.

The group has been granted Bachelor’s and Foundation degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students. It supports students to build subject knowledge, recognised qualifications, transferable skills and entrepreneurial behaviours, preparing them for employment, further study and long-term success.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive training and professional development
Generous leave and up to four college closure days
Wellbeing support and voluntary health cash plan
Pension scheme and paid Carer’s Leave
Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
Free on-site gym and staff discounts
No visa sponsorship for this role
No relocation support for this role

About Warwickshire College Group

Warwickshire College Group is a further and higher education college group with provision in Pershore, Worcestershire, and across colleges in two counties. Serving learners aged 16 to 99, the group combines vocational, technical and academic education with a clear focus on helping students develop broader skills and progress towards positive destinations. Its ethos centres on accessible lifelong learning, high expectations, safeguarding and close alignment with the needs of employers and industry.

The group is distinctive for the breadth of its further and higher education offer and its authority to award degrees through powers granted by the Office for Students. It states that the quality and academic standards of its degree provision are equivalent to those of a university. At Pershore, the horticulture curriculum benefits from a setting suited to specialist land-based learning, while the wider organisation maintains strong links with industry. The group is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, supported by robust recruitment and employment checks.

Staff joining Warwickshire College Group can expect a supportive culture that values professional learning, wellbeing and continuous improvement. The organisation provides comprehensive training, leadership and management development, generous leave, college closure days and practical wellbeing benefits. Employees may also access pension arrangements, a voluntary health cash plan, discounted courses, free use of an on-site gym, a cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking, creating an attractive package for professionals seeking to develop their education career.

Prepare for Your Application

Tips specific to this role type

1

Use the required application form rather than submitting a CV.

2

Give clear examples of your practical UK farming experience, particularly machinery operations and combinable crops.

3

Explain how you would translate current industry practice into engaging learning for further education students.

4

Highlight your administrative, IT and safeguarding capabilities.

Job ID: GTJ-7K4QX
Sign In to Apply

Sign in or create a free account to view the application link.

Share This Job

Ref: GTJ-7K4QX

Contact the School

Salary Insights

See how this salary compares to regional and national benchmarks

Unlock with Premium

Tags