Agriculture Lecturer


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lewes, BN7 3AE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

At the heart of the South Downs, Plumpton College is more than just a place of learning — it’s a thriving hub of innovation, sustainability, and opportunity in land and environment education. As our agricultural programmes continue to grow in scope and ambition, we’re seeking passionate professionals from the farming and rural industries to inspire the next generation of agriculturalists.

Whether you're an experienced educator or an industry expert ready to make the leap into teaching, now is the time to join a college that’s deeply rooted in farming heritage and actively shaping the future of British agriculture.

Why Teach at Plumpton?

• Real Impact:Every lecture, field walk, or workshop you deliver helps build confident, skilled, and future-ready professionals.

• State-of-the-Art Resources:Our 900-hectare estate includes commercial livestock, arable and dairy enterprises, giving students – and staff – the chance to teach and learn on a real working farm.

• Professional Development:We’ll support you to gain your teaching qualifications and grow your career in education while bringing your own expertise to the classroom.

• A Dynamic Environment:With programmes ranging from Level 2 diplomas to BSc Honours degrees, no two days are the same.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking people who care deeply about the future of the industry. If you have a background in:

• Farm management

• Biology, science,or animal science

• Soil science

• Crop and livestock production

• Agricultural consultancy or research

• Agri-tech or sustainable practices

…and want to share your knowledge with engaged and enthusiastic learners, we want to hear from you.

Whether you’ve taught before or not, if you have the skills and drive to nurture talent and lead by example, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive team at Plumpton. We offer teacher training in-house and comprehensive CPD to ensure you are equipped and feel confident to deliver outstanding teaching and learning to the next generation.

Be Part of Something Bigger

What the college offers its staff

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive—in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

You will also benefit from up to £6k Welcome Bonus payable over 24 months for the right candidate. In addition, support with relocation including possible accommodation in shared staff housing for up to the first six months of employment.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

Ready to inspire the future of farming? Apply today!Or contact our HR team for an informal conversation:recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Previous applicants need not to apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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