Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture)

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a part time Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) to join our team.

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time 22.5 Hours Per week, 52 weeks per year

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) – The Role:

Set in 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside, our Lackham campus is home to a modern AgriTech Centre, a Robotic Dairy featuring market-leading robotics and software, and Home Farm where our dairy herd, flock of sheep, livestock and crop production are all based.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) to join our passionate and supportive team — someone who shares our enthusiasm for rural industries, sustainability, and innovation in modern farming.

Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) – Key Responsibilities:

As a Lecturer in Agriculture, you will play a vital role in preparing students for successful futures in the land-based sector. You will:

Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across a range of agriculture-related topics, such as livestock management, crop production, machinery operations, and agri-business from Level 1 through to Level 3.

Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential, using practical, real-world examples drawn from your own experience.

Monitor and support student progress, providing constructive feedback and pastoral guidance.

Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to ensure our curriculum remains current and aligned with emerging agricultural technologies and practices.

Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) – You:

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have significant experience within the agriculture industry — whether in livestock, arable, or agri-tech sectors.

Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Agriculture or a related discipline.

Are enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge and expertise with the next generation of agricultural professionals.

Embrace continuous learning and development, both personally and professionally.

If you are joining us directly from industry, we will support you every step of the way — including helping you to achieve your teaching qualification within your working week. What matters most is your passion for agriculture and your commitment to inspiring others.

Join a college that’s shaping the future of agriculture — where your knowledge and experience can truly take root and flourish.

Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) – Benefits

• Competitive salary
  
  
• 37 days, pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
  
  
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  
  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
  
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
  
  
• Free onsite car parking
  
  Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) – Application Process:
  
  Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
  
  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.
  
  As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
  
  To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Land Based (Agriculture) opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
  
  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, located at the bottom of this page as 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.
  
  Closing date: 1st December
  
  Shortlist date: 2nd December
  
  Interview date: TBC