Lecturer in Agriculture Engineering

About the Role

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to pass on your industry knowledge to the next generation? Hartpury’s Agriculture department is looking for skilled professionals like you to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in education.

• This is an exciting teaching opportunity within Hartpury’s FE Agriculture department to apply industry knowledge while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• To deliver exceptional teaching by sharing your knowledge and passion which will assist students to achieve excellent results within an exam-based agriculture qualification.
• Applications will be considered across a range of specialist areas, including Mechanisation & Engineering, with full-time roles available.
• To inspire students to appreciate and enjoy all aspects of Engineering, instilling in them a passion to build a deep appreciation for the sector.
• Keep accurate, up to date records on student/trainee progress using this information to monitor achievement and inform teaching and support for all learners.

About You

• You are keen to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding teaching and keeping agriculture at the cutting edge.
• Ideally you will be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience, however, a passion for sharing your industry experience with our students is what makes the real impact.
• You bring real-world agricultural expertise and want to inspire future professionals.
• You hold (or are willing to gain) a teaching qualification, with full support from Hartpury.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable, but strong industry experience is highly valued.
• You will be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026