Agriculture Instructor (HMC101)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Agricultural Instructor based at our Houghall Campus (with an expectation that you will be able to work across all 3 sites) on a full time basis.
Main Duties of the Role:
Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all through working as part of the agriculture teaching team, you will deliver a variety of engaging and challenging practical lessons throughout the week on our modern farm with a focus on livestock, machinery and estate skills. You will contribute towards the assessment of learners practical skills through regular progress tracking and formative assessment.
Essential Requirement:
- Minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline
- Recent industry experience in agriculture, working on a range of farms with machinery, livestock and estate experience.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A passion for seeing young people achieve and progress
What we offer:
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions
- Free Gym Membership.
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
- 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
- Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
- Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon
- Free onsite parking
- On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa)
- Cycle to work scheme and much more.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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