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Teacher in Agriculture (2025/LD099)
East Durham College
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/22/2026
About this role
Join one of the region’s leading land-based education providers and help inspire the next generation of agriculture professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Agriculture Teacher with industry expertise, particularly in livestock production, to deliver an ambitious and engaging curriculum across a range of agricultural programmes. As a course leader, you will play a key role in shaping students’ learning experiences, supporting them to achieve outstanding outcomes and develop the skills needed for successful careers in the industry. About the Role You will: • Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across agriculture programmes. • Develop engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students. • Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and support achievement. • Lead and coordinate allocated courses, including quality assurance and assessment activities. • Contribute to curriculum development aligned to current and future agricultural industry needs. • Build strong relationships with employers, schools, parents and industry partners. • Support student recruitment through interviews, events and information, advice and guidance activities. • Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve teaching, learning and student outcomes. About You You will have: • A degree or recognised industry qualification in Agriculture or a related subject. • A recognised post-16 teaching qualification. • Significant industry experience, particularly within livestock production. • Experience of teaching and assessing learners in a formal educational setting. • Strong organisational, communication and IT skills. • A passion for agriculture and a commitment to developing future industry professionals. • NPTC qualifications in machinery operations (ATV, Telehandler or Tractor Operations) are highly desirable. What we offer: