Environmental Studies Lecturer in Lewes

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from Level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced land-based professional who is ready to take the next step into teaching the future workforce in agriculture and environmental studies. Working closely with the Director of Agriculture & Environment, you will help drive high-quality provision through effective support and development, ensuring excellent outcomes for learners.

The successful candidate will teach across Agriculture and Environment Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, bringing specialist knowledge in either fisheries management, aquaculture, aquatic science, aquatic ecology, fish health and welfare, or estate management skills and farm habitat management.

There is the option to take on the additional responsibility of Cohort Lead for one year, which attracts an additional payment of £1,500 (payable across twelve equal instalments pro rata). Please state in your application if you are interested in Cohort lead, and whether you are applying for full time or part time.

You will:

• Teach and manage high-quality land-based programmes that meet awarding body requirements and industry needs
• Deliver and model consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Support student recruitment, progression, retention and destinations
• Work collaboratively with employers, stakeholders and internal teams to strengthen provision and learner opportunities
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and student welfare are embedded in all practice

About you:

You will bring:

• A degree or professional qualification in land-based subjects
• Extensive land-based industry experience and strong specialist subject knowledge
• Specialist expertise in either fisheries management, aquaculture, aquatic science, aquatic ecology, fish health and welfare, or estate management skills and farm habitat management
• Excellent practice with a track record of good or outstanding teaching, learning and assessment
• The ability to support, motivate and develop learners
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and confidence using data and digital systems
• A passion for student success, inclusion and safeguarding

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days (pro rata). The role is eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four-month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in-house Level 5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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