Lecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham Campus

Inspire. Educate. Shape the future of agriculture.

Are you passionate about agriculture and ready to make a real difference to the next generation of farmers land managers and rural professionals

Whether youre an experienced lecturer an agricultural professional considering a move into education or an industry specialist keen to share your expertise this flexible opportunity at our outstanding Lackham Campus could be your next exciting move.

Youll join a vibrant land-based learning environment where real-world agricultural knowledge meets hands-on education. Youll help students turn their passion for agriculture into the practical skills technical expertise and professional confidence they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Were particularly interested in hearing from professionals with expertise in livestock arable farming farm management agricultural technology agronomy or the wider agricultural sector.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

What We Offer

Competitive Hourly Rates

Unqualified: 21.13 per hour holiday pay
Qualified: 25.34 per hour holiday pay

A Great Benefits Package

• Teachers Pension Scheme build a secure financial future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
• Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts save on retail travel technology and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme make savings while staying active
• Professional Development access funded training development and CPD opportunities
• Additional Perks including discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

Flexible hours. Meaningful work. A chance to shape the future of agriculture.

What Youll Do

As a Lecturer in Agriculture youll bring your industry knowledge to life by:

• Teaching and assessing students across Agriculture programmes
• Delivering engaging practical and classroom-based learning
• Sharing current industry knowledge techniques and best practice
• Supporting students to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment higher education or further training
• Providing pastoral support encouragement and guidance
• Helping learners build the confidence and professional behaviours needed for a successful career
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding health & safety and professional practice

Most importantly youll help students understand how the knowledge they gain today connects to the real challenges and opportunities facing agriculture tomorrow.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone who can combine agricultural expertise with a genuine passion for developing people.

Youll ideally have:

• A qualification in Agriculture or a related land-based subject
• Relevant industry experience and/or teaching experience
• Knowledge of modern agricultural practices technologies and developments
• A passion for agriculture and a commitment to inspiring the next generation
• The ability to engage and motivate learners from a range of backgrounds
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential

Dont worry if youre not currently a lecturer. If youve built your career in agriculture and have the knowledge enthusiasm and communication skills to inspire others wed love to hear from you.

Bring Your Experience. Inspire Their Future.

Agriculture is changing rapidly from technology and automation to sustainability food production and land management.

Help us prepare the agricultural professionals who will shape what comes next.

If youre looking for a flexible rewarding opportunity to share your expertise and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.

Lackham Campus Agriculture & Land-Based Variable Hours

Closing Date: 27/08/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

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We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.