(Reference: SMB683)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,707 - £36,172 per annum (pro rata)
Working at our Brooksby Campus
The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby.
We are looking for an Agriculture specialist to join the SMB Group and be part of our journey to become a Lecturer at a leading Landbased provider and member of Landex.
Using your specialist knowledge and experience you will be educating students who will play a vital role in future of the dynamic industry that is Agriculture, making key links between the ‘why’ and the practical elements.
As an Agriculture Lecturer you will have the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision; in particular crops, machinery and estate skills. You may currently be working in an Agriculture setting looking for your first job in teaching. Most importantly, you will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
With an 850 acre estate, including a mixed-use livestock and arable farm, we are able to provide a foothold in the industry through classroom, demonstration and practical experience in order for our students to build a successful career in the industry.
These are really exciting times for Agriculture at Brooksby College as we are investing heavily in our teaching facilities, the new Agriculture Tech Centre, which will support further development of our farming systems and delivery of Landbased courses.
Working as part of the Landbased team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Agriculture and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques.
As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Career Average Pension Scheme (Teacher’s Pension)
- 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Onsite free parking at all campuses
- Professional development
- Onsite gym at Brooksby
- EAP Scheme
- Discounted Healthcare plan
Our full range of employee benefits can be requested.
To apply for this position, visit our website and complete our online application form.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact line manager, Rebecca Stretton via email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing Date: 1st August 2025, 12 noon.
Interviews to be held week commencing 4th August 2025
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.