Lecturer in Countryside Management
Think FE Ltd
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Permanent | 22.2 hours per week | Warwickshire | £28,000 - £39,000 pro rata (£16,700 - £23,350 based on 22.2 hours)
Are you passionate about countryside management, conservation, and helping the next generation develop practical land-based skills?
Think FE is working with a highly respected specialist land-based college in Warwickshire, renowned for its outstanding practical learning environment, industry-standard facilities, and commitment to developing skilled professionals for the countryside, agriculture, and environmental sectors. The college offers students hands-on learning across a wide range of land-based disciplines, making it an excellent place for professionals who enjoy combining industry expertise with teaching.
The Role You will deliver engaging teaching across Level 1 to Level 3 Countryside Management and Land-based Studies programmes, combining classroom delivery with practical outdoor learning. You'll help students develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required for careers within the land-based sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching across Countryside Management and Land-based Studies.
- Prepare engaging lesson materials and assess student progress.
- Deliver both practical and theory-based sessions.
- Support students to achieve recognised vocational qualifications.
- Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance processes.
- Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and positive learner outcomes.
- Support curriculum development and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Practical industry experience within Countryside Management, Land-based Studies, Agriculture, Forestry, Ecology or a related discipline.
- A Level 5 (or above) qualification in a relevant subject.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
- A willingness to work towards a teaching qualification if not already qualified.
Desirable
- Experience teaching, training or mentoring within further education or industry.
- NEBOSH qualification or strong health and safety knowledge.
- Chainsaw or other land-based machinery certificates.
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates.
- Experience delivering vocational qualifications such as BTEC, City & Guilds or Lantra.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- 48 days total annual leave (pro rata for part time roles).
- Comprehensive training and professional development.
- Teacher training support for unqualified lecturers.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and additional staff benefits.
Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
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