Lecturer in Agriculture

**_My career at Myerscough College - Inspiring Excellence_**

**About the role**

**Are you looking to make a real difference to student’s lives?**

**Are you passionate about contributing to the future of farming in Cumbria?**

**Do you have the industry skills and knowledge that would help to enrich the learning of our students?**

If so, we would love to hear from you

As a Lecturer in Agriculture, you will actively engage learners to succeed and reach their full potential, preparing them for the world of working in Agriculture.

**Why join us?**

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.
- Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people._
- All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks._
- The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do._
- This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._
- If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the HR team._
- As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria._

Hours

29.6 Hours Per Week (other fractions would be considered)

Department

Agriculture and Countryside

Location

Ullswater Community College (Penrith)

Salary

£21,012 - £31,536, full-time equivalent per annum relating to qualifications and experience. Teacher qualified staff commence at minimum £24,467. Actual salary will be pro rata per annum.

Reference No

LABP-16423

Closing Date

Sunday 16 April 2023