Agricultural Lecturer 2024LD060

Due to growth in our landbased provision we have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and selfmotivated Lecturer in Agriculture based at our Houghall Campus on a full time basis.

Main Duties of the Role:

Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all through high quality teaching learning and assessment of allocated teaching programmes in animal management and associated subjects. The successful candidate will work as part of a passionate and supportive team to deliver qualifications from level 13 in agriculture.

The campus

Houghall Campus is located close to Durham City with excellent road and rail links. Our modern agriculture centre and 500 acre mixed farm provides excellent facilities for teaching with a further 21m development to deliver an ambitious state of the art teaching and learning block and additional agricultural buildings expected in the Autumn.

In our most recent Ofsted Inspection (April 2024 we were awarded Outstanding for the Behaviours and Attitudes and Personal Development of our learners which along with our excellent staff benefits makes Houghall Campus a great place to work.

Essential Requirement:

Either a degree in a relevant agricultural subject (or a level 3 qualification and industry experience) along with a passion for seeing studentsdevelop and progress is essential for this role.

While a recognised teaching qualification and previous teaching experience is desirable this role is also suitable for those with industry experience who possess a passion for education as the college provides an exceptionally supportive environment to develop your teaching skills.

What we offer:

• 40 days annual leave Bank Holidays.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 23.68 employer contributions
• Free dog kennel (subject to availability and suitability)
• Free Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon
• Free onsite parking
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa)
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.

Theres 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 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 the College recently gained its fifth GOOD Ofsted rating in a row.

The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses from general FE and Alevel to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement Local Government or Teachers Pensions Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus) Free parking and much more.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria you will automatically be selected for an interview.

East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud confident challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.

East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

More information about the College can be found on our website.