Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering in England

Reaseheath College is a forward‑thinking and dynamic college providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The college has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri‑Tech Centre boasting state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. As the UK’s leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team, supported by industry expertise, develops students’ technical knowledge and practical skills through the maintenance of agricultural machinery.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have a Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering vacancy, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department offering.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver land‑based engineering curriculum content, consistent with college‑approved procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in a range of practical, theoretical and assessment activities which enhance learning and exceed industry expectations.
• Have a flexible approach where transferable skills and knowledge are utilised across all areas of the Engineering department.
• Build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the college and maximise income streams.
• Aid the management team in the acquisition of resources to aid in delivery of all programmes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A period of relevant and successful experience within the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering.
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A relevant Internal Verifier’s qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two‑week festive/New Year shut‑down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On‑site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free parking

As a college, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands‑on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the college in an academic role will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Regulated activity: This role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The college has a clear mission and values that incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

Disability Support: The college is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [email protected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.