We are keen to hear from applicants with backgrounds/experience across the agricultural sector/industry.
Key facts
- Full or part-time, permanent
22.2 to 37 hours per week (0.6 FTE+) - Salary
£18,199 to £36,198, depending upon hours, qualifications and experience - Closing date
Sunday 19th January 2025 - Interview date
w/c 27th January 2024
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
Agriculture and other land-based work is vital to Cumbria’s economy and culture. We are excited to offer new programmes, which are looking for experienced staff to deliver.
Cumbria has a diverse land-based sector, and our programmes will teach learners modern techniques for productivity and business methods that will allow them to embrace the opportunities that will arise in the years to come. With our Cumbrian-based offer and staff expertise, we will tailor our programmes to suit the needs of local employers while ensuring that learners have the knowledge and skills to succeed anywhere. Cumbrian agriculture alone accounts for nearly 5% of all English farms, over 508,000 hectares, and 12,000 full-time jobs, so there is plenty of work.
We will use our network of local employers to work with our team and give learners a diverse, relevant set of experiences. The successful candidate will work in numerous locations or our facilities so our learners receive the training they need. This will include both taught practical sessions and work placements.
The department delivers agricultural apprenticeships, a full-time Level 1 land-based programme, and short courses. We are keen to hear from applicants with backgrounds or experience in the agricultural sector/industry.
The successful candidate(s) will have experience delivering the highest-quality teaching and learning. They will embrace an environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators and professional services who share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They can plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared goals.
The successful candidates will themselves be educated to at least Level 4 and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we seek someone confident in sharing their expertise and knowledge with our students. We would support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Job Overview
- Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.
- Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
- Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
- Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high education standards.
- Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
- Classroom Management: To ensure student retention and achievement targets are met. Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn. Ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
- A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- Employee Assistant Program
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
- Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college restaurant
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced absence pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Free will writing
- Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine
- Access to discounted gym membership
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
- Excellence & Ambition
- Respect & Honesty
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Loyalty & Commitment
- A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment | A Bachelor/Master’s degree in an relevant discipline |
| Level 4 qualification (BTEC HNC, NVQ) in in an relevant discipline or be willing to work towards it | |
| English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) |
Experience
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Understanding of Agricultural or land-based sector experience and potential specialisms that you can inspire students to progress into | Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment |
| Experience of working in an industrial/commercial environment |
Knowledge & Skills
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Effective communication and presentation skills | Current agricultural trends and practises |
| Effective work management skills that can be translated into a classroom | Public health knowledge relative to agriculture |
| Agricultural practices | Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning |
| Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and the relevant vocational environment | Ability to provide high-quality pastoral care to learners |
| Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and the relevant vocational environment | |
| Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the required vocational delivery |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.
