Lecturer in Agriculture

Location

Crystal Palace, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Agriculture

Location: Mottingham with occasional travel to Enfield

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours per week: 36 hours

Salary: £31,108-£41,045pa for qualified Lecturers, £26,637-£29,484pa for unqualified Lecturers inclusive of London Weighting

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Agriculture to provide excellent teaching and assessing Agricultural subjects and contribute to support curriculum development.

The Lecturer in Agriculture will be responsible for teaching and assessing Agricultural subjects, conducting student tutorials, providing specialised advice on animal care, supporting curriculum development, ensuring animal welfare and coordinating practical activities. The role also involves contributing to the development of new courses, modules, and activities, and fulfilling additional duties as directed by the Head of Arboriculture, Environmental Conservation and Agriculture.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an educational or training environment and have strong administrative experience. Additionally, they will hold effective communication and organisational skills alongside the ability to develop positive working relations with individuals at all levels. They will hold experience and relevant knowledge about the agricultural field.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative and beautiful land-based environment.

In order to be considered for the position, an application form must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. For further details and to apply, please visit the job vacancies section on the Capel Manor College website.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including generous annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension Scheme for Lecturing roles and Local Government Pension Scheme for Support roles), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Manor Gardens.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Capel Manor College is committed to creating and promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce that enables those working at the College to achieve their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Closing Date: 5.00pm on Sunday 24 March 2024

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