The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £34,391 - £44,558 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per Annum: 52
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Location: Common Ley Campus (Witney)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time (open to part-time applicants)
Start date: August 2026
Are you passionate about agriculture, environmental stewardship and the future of the countryside?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Lecturer in Agriculture & Countryside Management to join our thriving land-based faculty. This exciting role will involve teaching and assessing learners across Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Agriculture & Countryside Management programmes, helping students develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours required for successful careers in the agricultural and environmental sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual from either an educational or industry background to share their expertise and inspire the next generation of farmers, countryside managers and rural professionals.
About the Role
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Plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning programmes that engage and motivate learners.
- Teach a range of agricultural and countryside management topics across Levels 1–3.
- Deliver a blend of classroom-based and practical learning activities.
- Support learners to develop industry-relevant skills and knowledge.
- Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to maximise achievement.
- Prepare engaging learning resources and maintain accurate records.
- Promote health and safety, sustainability and environmental best practice.
- Develop positive relationships with employers and external partners to enhance learner experiences.
- Contribute to curriculum development, learner recruitment and enrichment activities.
- Maintain current industry knowledge and integrate emerging agricultural and environmental developments into teaching.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Countryside Management, Environmental Land Management OR Relevant industry experience within agriculture, land management or the environmental sector.
- Teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
- Relevant industry experience within agriculture, land management or the environmental sector.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage learners from a variety of backgrounds.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Passion for supporting learner achievement and progression.
Desirable
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Experience teaching Agriculture or Countryside Management within Further Education.
- Experience delivering City & Guilds, BTEC or other vocational qualifications.
- Knowledge of current agricultural practices, environmental legislation and sustainability initiatives.
- Industry certifications or specialist qualifications.
- Established links with agricultural businesses, farms or countryside organisations.
Why Work with us:
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
