Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 25000 per year

Duration 12 months

Advert closing date 13/07/2025



Description



We are seeking an Agricultural Trainer to support the delivery of our apprenticeship programmes. This role will focus on L2 General Farm Worker and some L3 Livestock Unit Technician learners. A home-based position covering maternity leave for 12mths. Teaching primarily in Devon through teams or on farms/local venues to where the apprentices work.



Agricultural Trainer (Part-Time, Maternity Cover)

Location:

Home/field-based

Contract:

12-month maternity cover (with potential for extension or more hours)

Hours:

2 days per week (with flexibility to increase)

Salary:

25,000 plus a car allowance of 3,600 pa (paid pro rata) (+ Benefits, mileage allowance, laptop and phone).



Start date - September 2025 date tbc with the successful applicant



Skern Training and Skills offers support to employers and apprentices across the UK in designing, managing, and delivering the best apprenticeship provision just the way they want it. Skern Training & Skills aims to provide life changing adventures for customers delivering excellence in all its courses & services. We achieve this through the delivery of high-quality employer-led apprenticeship & behavioural courses supporting learners, employers & other providers to offer its considerable experience in training & development.



We are a growing and progressive company creating a team who feel valued, who will take ownership for their areas, who are self-led whilst driving team engagement. We offer a culture of transparency, honesty and require staff who have a commitment to provide excellence in all courses and services and delivering high quality learner experience.



Job Purpose



This position is a hybrid role, you will be offered an FTE of 0.4 (two days per week).



Maternity cover teaching agricultural apprentices. We have apprentices ranging from Level 2 to Level 4. We will work with you to ensure you are teaching the level you are most comfy with. The role will expect you to support apprentices through to the successful completion of their apprenticeship programme from initial advice and guidance to End Point Assessment. Deliver the knowledge, skills, and behaviours through a blended learning approach. This role requires you to teach both in the classroom, outside the classroom on farms or through teams. You will be accountable for the whole of the apprenticeship journey with responsibility for maintaining internal quality assurance processes for your subject area working closely with other trainers in this sector.



You will join a forward-thinking team delivering outstanding apprenticeships meeting the needs of the apprentices, employers, and stakeholders. Although a home-based role, working independently and managing your hours to meet the needs of all parties including and operational needs of STS the role does requires you to travel with occasional overnight stays as required.



Key role responsibilities and accountabilities

To train, coach, support and deliver the apprenticeship programme within their subject specialism and regional area. Delivering high quality training. Support apprentices with all aspects of the apprenticeship delivery including additional learner support where applicable working with our ALS/FS specialist. Provide information and guidance to the learner and employer about the progress of the apprentice. To maintain high standards, adhering to service and awarding body quality assurance procedures. Work with the subject specialist team to ensure the standardisation of assessment and practices. Facilitate and deliver through a range of different methods to create an engaging learning programme. To plan, always resource and deliver high quality training. Programming of training and support in liaison with the programme manager and taking account of the employers' individual needs. On-board new apprentices to the correct programme following the Skern Training and Skills process. Support apprentices in their workplace in preparing for their end point assessment, being accountable for the progress and overall achievement of the apprentice. To meet internally set deadlines for quality assurance checks. To carry out initial assessment with learners using a range of assessment methods. To keep and maintain accurate records of training and assessment in accordance with service and awarding body requirements. To maintain and update own knowledge, skills and occupational competence as required. To support the promotion and growth of apprenticeships throughout work-based learning and development. To have a caseload of approx. 15 apprentices for the 0.4 FTE contract Ensure clear understanding of the standard and the impact on the learner, being the expert and providing insight to the business. Manage own time and resources effectively to meet the needs of STS, the employers and apprentices needs.

Typical knowledge, skills and experience required:

Essential

Extensive knowledge & experience of the Land based Sector. Hold a range of current occupational short course qualifications appropriate for the role, at a level enabling the training of such courses if required. knowledge and experience delivering apprenticeships or other forms of agricultural training. Capable & qualified to work across: Level 2 General farm Worker Level 3 Livestock Technician Level 4 Assistant Farm manager (desirable but not essential) A strong commitment to your own continuous professional development (CPD) and evidence of own ongoing CPD prior to interview. Efficient time management & organizational skills. GCSEs English and Maths (C or above or functional skills equivalent). Competent in the use of ICT to include word, excel and Microsoft teams. Current clean, full, UK driving license and own vehicle appropriate for business use. Ability to drive a minibus is desirable although not essential. Hold a recognised teacher / training qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent) or working towards it. Hold an assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32, D33 or equivalent) or working towards it. Hold relevant industry (professional) related qualifications and certificates.

Desirable

Experience working with remotely teams using TEAMS with experience of virtual learning and e-portfolios. Knowledge of End Point Assessment activities and methodologies. Knowledge of relevant IFATE Standards. To hold a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or be prepared to work towards achieving this. Hold a current First Aid qualification. Hold an internal quality assurance qualification (V1, D34 or equivalent)

Behavioural competencies



Board Thinker



Evaluates the commercial and financial implications of decisions, considering the wider People and operational context. Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Evaluates the full implications of actions on other parts of the business. Thinks outside of the 'functional silo'. Stays up to date with customer trends, identifying opportunities and threats at an early stage.



Honesty and Transparency



Asks for feedback from the Organisation on how to improve. Meets the needs of internal customers, by supporting and engaging when required.



Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems and demonstrates good recovery from complaints. Gives open and honest feedback at all levels even when it's difficult. Meets and exceeds internal customer expectations. Is open honest and Transparent even when things go wrong.



Innovative & Adaptive



Challenges people to find ways of improving what is done. Asking those critical questions to challenge, 'How we do things. Encourages and supports development of new processes and procedures.



Works productively in a high-pressure environment.



Welcomes change in a positive light, supporting their teams to embrace new ways of working.



Leading & Collaborating



Initiates action and provides others with clear direction. Challenges inappropriate or ineffective behaviour. Works with subject experts to get the best possible solution.



Takes responsibility for actions. Is self-confident and is seen as credible and a go to person by others. Welcomes new ideas and ensures everyone has a voice.



Developing Performance



Keeps own knowledge and skills up to date practicing continuing professional development. Delivers results through teams and people. Actively seeks to stretch capability and scope of responsibilities. Challenges and sets, 'Stretching' goals for their team, providing feedback on performance and behaviours. Addressing under performance at the first opportunity.



Communicating



Is sensitive to non-verbal cues, to other people's feelings and emotions, and responds with sensitivity.



Communicates openly and freely with colleagues and teams to ensure that they can see the big picture.



Successfully persuades and influences others.



Presents information in a way that engages and motivates the audience. Are self-aware and changes style to suit the relevant audience.



This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and does not form part of the roles contract terms. It is a summary of the role and responsibilities and, like all such documents, will be amended from time to time, in the light of the changing need of the STS Team. Prepared by The People Team February 2021.



Entry requirements

What we're looking for:

Experience in the agricultural sector, ideally with hands-on knowledge of livestock and general farm operations An understanding of apprenticeship standards and vocational training A supportive, learner-focused approach to training and development Teacher qualification and experience A team player with a good sense of humour! Devon or Cornwall based

Training to be provided



Things to consider



Skills required



Future prospects



Bideford, Devon, England, EX39 1NG