Practical Instructor – Agriculture

Practical Instructor – Agriculture
Salary:  £27,047 - £28,484 per annum
Location: Rodway Farm, Cannington Campus

Bridgwater & Taunton College is located in the heart of Somerset, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington. The College has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally as a highly successful provide of Education & Training.
You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of practical teaching sessions, including the farm work experience duties as part of the agricultural teaching team. Sessions will need to be planned along with the course leaders, the lecturing team, farm manager and the farm staff to ensure a high quality experience, appropriate to the level of study and to best current industry practice. Sessions will develop the students practical skills, showcase best practice and support the development of students with employability skills. This may include practical applications of English and maths skills, attention to behaviours expected in the workplace such as punctuality, appropriate dress and due consideration to health and safety.

The post holder will be joining the colleges agricultural team, whom pride themselves on their commitment to constantly improving and developing teaching, learning and assessment techniques and strategies. You would be working in an environment where you will be encouraged to devote time to innovative teaching approaches which will stimulate the students and ensure that the provision continues to be bigger, better and different.

BTC offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• 2 week Christmas closure
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• BTC Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more

For further information about this role and to view the application pack, please click the apply button now. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 8 June 2022
Interview date: Friday 17 June 2022