Agricultural/Land-based Engineering Teacher and Course Tutor at Kingston Maurward College Dorchester, South West England, England
Job description
The Agriculture department at KMC boasts a 280ha commercially run mixed farm (dairy and sheep) and provides opportunities for staff and learners to work with a variety of machinery across arable, grazing and parkland. The application of practical to theory lessons is endless across the agricultural curriculum and current teachers are keen (and encouraged!) to get their learners working practically as much as possible.
With a growing student body, clear industry links to local farming communities and exciting changes in course delivery (including a new suite of University level courses in our purpose built HE centre) our Agriculture department is committed to the development of young farmers in the South West!
For this teaching role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated agricultural engineer, who will have the ability and desire to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons and practical teaching sessions across various levels of agricultural learners within our workshop space and specialist teaching areas
Suitable applicants should be competent in their understanding and ability with the following topics:
o Key workshop practices including housekeeping and maintenance; using hand and power tools, safe use of workshop equipment, fasteners and the assembly and reassembly of machinery engines/components.
o Operating, maintaining and servicing a variety of transmission systems in land-based vehicles and machinery.
o Key principles of fabrication, joining and welding techniques for land-based machinery.
o Maintaining and testing a range of electrical system types and components in land-based vehicles and machinery.
o Understanding hydraulic system circuit types and components, with an ability to dismantle, inspect and reassemble hydraulic systems in land-based vehicles and machinery.
The role promises a varied and interesting workload!
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate learners. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent communication, administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.
The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.
Teaching qualifications and an agricultural (or similar) qualification at degree level are both desirable. A strong emphasis on staff development and CPD within the college will guarantee your professional development during your role.
Post Reference: AG73
Hours: Part or Full-time contracts available with a minimum of 22.2 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet the business needs.
Salary: £21,902 - £34,542 per annum (pro rata for part-time) which is points 4b – 16e on the academic salary scales dependent on skills and experience.
Job Purpose: To teach and assess across the Land-based Engineering and Agriculture curriculum, providing specific support for the development of the Agricultural provision at KMC. This role may include course management responsibilities dependent on experience.
Status: Permanent
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Wayne Clarke on 01305 215000 - Option 1 – Extension 1115 during normal working hours.
To Apply:
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, KMC will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.
Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.
We are not accepting Applications from previous applicants.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted and will be considered in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies
Please return the completed Application Form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16 June 2023
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Kingston Maurward College reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
