Lecturer / Course Manager – Foundation (Agriculture Specialism)

Job Title: Lecturer / Course Manager – Foundation (Agriculture Specialism)

Status: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 7th September 2025

Assessment Centre Date: W/C 15th September 2025

Overview

The Foundation Agriculture team sits within the Academy of Land and Environment and delivers high-quality, inclusive education to learners on Entry Level and Level 1 programmes. The team is passionate about supporting students with a range of needs and helping them develop the skills, confidence and experience to progress into further study or employment.

About the role

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and deliver Entry Level and Level 1 Agriculture programmes, supporting learners with a range of abilities and needs. You will coordinate and manage courses, deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure learners receive a high-quality experience and realistic progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

·         Plan and deliver curriculum content to a consistently good/outstanding level.

·         Lead practical and theoretical sessions that exceed industry expectations.

·         Conduct vocational assessments in line with awarding body and college standards.

·         Provide course management and pastoral support for Level 1 Agriculture groups.

·         Build relationships with schools, employers and stakeholders to enhance reputation and learner outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

·         Hold a relevant degree or Level 3 qualification in Agriculture or a land-based subject.

·         Have or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.

·         Demonstrate experience working in a land-based setting and with SEND learners.

·         Be confident in using IT systems and digital tools to support teaching and assessment.

·         Show strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

We can offer you:

·         35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·         Two-week festive/New Year shut down

·         Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%

·         Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service

·         On site gym membership available

·         Pluxee reward scheme

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.