Lecturer in Agriculture

Job Introduction

There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.  

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Agriculture Lecturer to join the East Durham College Team on a full time basis.

Main Duties of the Role: 

• To deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based qualification. 
• To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of agriculture, especially machinery, livestock, estate maintenance,  as well as formal practical delivery to industry standards. 
• To deliver City and Guild technical Qualifications at Level 2,  Level 3, T Level and NPTC short courses. 

Essential Requirement: 

• Have specialist knowledge from the Agriculture  Industry
• Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one 
• Hold at least a Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject area
• Be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry
• Be a highly motivated lecturer with experience of providing theoretical support to students being advantageous