Agricultural Engineering Lecturer
Education Details
Job Description
Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering
Location: Preston (On-site parking included)
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 (Unqualified) | Up to £41,000 (Qualified)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you passionate about merging agriculture with technology? We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of agricultural engineers and are looking for a motivated and visionary professional to inspire and mentor aspiring students, preparing them to lead in a rapidly evolving industry.
We warmly welcome candidates applying directly from the industry. If you have high-level technical expertise but have never taught before, we will provide the necessary support to transition your skills into a rewarding career in education.
About the Role
As a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the sector. Your duties will include:
Inspire & Educate: Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on workshops that ignite innovation and problem-solving in agricultural engineering.
Mentor Future Leaders: Guide students to think critically, embrace creativity, and lead with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Collaborate & Network: Partner with colleagues and industry leaders to keep our curriculum ahead of industry trends and connect students with real-world opportunities.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification: A Degree or Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience: Robust industry experience and proficiency with modern tools and technologies used in agricultural engineering.
Skills: Strong communication skills to captivate and inspire students.
Teaching Status: Previous teaching experience is not required. Full teaching qualifications are fully funded for the successful candidate.
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on your current teaching qualifications and experience:
Unqualified Teacher: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum.
Qualified Teacher: Up to £41,000 per annum.
What We Offer:
Generous Leave: A holiday allowance of 42 days, plus bank holidays.
Pension: Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
Development: Fully funded teaching qualifications and regular CPD opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and free onsite parking.
What's on Offer
- 42 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Fully funded teaching qualifications
- Regular CPD opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free onsite parking
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Tiana-Destiny Hill
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Pension
Teacher's Pension Scheme
Requirements
- Degree or Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering or closely related field
- Robust industry experience
- Proficiency with modern tools and technologies in agricultural engineering
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
- • 42 days holiday plus bank holidays
- • Teacher's Pension Scheme
- • Fully funded teaching qualifications
- • Regular CPD opportunities
- • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)