Agriculture Study Programme Manager

Agriculture Study Programme Manager

Location: Bicton College

Salary: £29,988 - £35,241 FTE (SPM1 - SPM4 with Market Premium included)

Terms & Conditions: Full time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract

Closing Date: 12 January 2024

Interview Date: TBC

About the role

Bicton College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to manage all aspects of our Level 1 Agriculture Study Programme, ensuring an enriching, safe, and supportive experience that maximises learning outcomes for all students. The Agriculture Study Programme Manager will be responsible for delivering lectures, practical workshops, and field-based instruction across various levels of agricultural study. This role requires managing student progression, ensuring compliance with relevant educational standards, and fostering a positive learning environment. The position offers a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on training using our farm and agricultural facilities.

Skills & Experience

1. A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in the agriculture sector.
2. Proven experience in teaching, training, or mentoring in an agricultural context.
3. A full teaching qualification, such as PGCE, DET, or Certificate of Education, or a commitment to obtain one within three years of appointment.
4. Relevant industry-recognised qualifications in agriculture or related fields.

We can offer on-going development and progression within this large and innovative college.

Hours of work

This role is on a full time basis; 37 hours per week.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes - 37 days per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk

The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.