Shaping Futures

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Agriculture to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College.

In this role, you will use your expertise to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals—helping students understand not just how things are done, but the vital why behind modern agricultural practice. 

Your teaching will directly contribute to shaping the future of a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry. 

As an Agriculture Lecturer, you will deliver teaching across our land-based provision, utilising a wide breadth of agriculture knowledge and experience. 

Whether you’re currently working within the agricultural sector and seeking your first teaching opportunity, or already have experience in education, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for innovation—bringing fresh ideas and emerging technologies into the learning environment. 

With an extensive 850-acre estate, including a mixed-use livestock and arable farm, Brooksby College offers an exceptional practical setting. Our students benefit from a rich blend of classroom learning, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, giving them a strong foundation for successful careers within the industry. 

As part of our dedicated land-based team, you will contribute to the planning, delivery, and ongoing development of our courses. You will bring excellent subject knowledge, strong industry insight, and the ability to apply a range of engaging, effective teaching methods. 

Responsibilities of this role include; 

• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons across crops, plant and soil and estate skills.
• Supporting and guiding students through practical and classroom-based learning Developing course materials and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Land based curriculum.
• Assessing and reviewing students progression in the workplace. Ensuring high standards of health, safety, and welfare across all teaching and practical activity areas. 

What we are looking for; 

• Strong, up-to-date industry experience in agriculture—ideally with knowledge of crops, machinery, estate maintenance, or general farm operations.
• A passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation, with the ability to explain both theory and practical application clearly.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence delivering to learners of varying abilities.
• A recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards one.
• It is essential candidates have a full driving licence and the access to a vehicle to use when visiting students in the workplace.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. 

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. 

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including: 

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme  
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours  
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities 

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. 

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk