Job Description

Lecturer in Agriculture (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre - Lackham Campus

Are you a qualified Agriculture professional looking to take your career in a new direction? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals?


If you're ready to share your industry expertise with flexibility to suit your lifestyle, enjoy a better work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future talent within land-based industries, this role is an exciting next step.


Based at our beautiful Lackham Campus, set within 500 acres of Wiltshire countryside, Wiltshire College & University Centre is a leading provider of Land-Based education. With outstanding facilities including a large Animal Centre, modern Agri-Tech Centre, and working farmland, we offer an immersive, practical learning environment where both students and staff thrive.


Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your real-world agricultural experience to a passionate teaching team where your knowledge truly makes a difference.

What We Offer

Salary:

21.13 - 25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

(Depending on skills, qualifications & experience)

Contract Type:

Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, with flexibility to support curriculum delivery

Outstanding Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme - secure your future with an excellent pension Generous Holiday Entitlement - paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, travel, tech and more Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money and stay active Professional Development - access to funded training and CPD opportunities Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A flexible, supportive role -- designed to fit around you.

What You'll Do

Teach and assess learners across Agriculture and related land-based programmes at a range of levels Deliver engaging, industry-relevant theory and practical sessions in classrooms, workshops, and outdoor settings Prepare learners for careers within agriculture, farming, land management, and rural industries Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professional practice Inspire confidence, practical skills, and professionalism in every learner

What You'll Bring

Relevant Agriculture or Land-Based qualifications (Level 3 or above) Strong industry experience within agriculture, farming, or rural industries Up-to-date knowledge of agricultural practices, machinery, livestock, crops, and industry standards Teaching or assessor qualifications are welcomed but not essential

Why Become a Lecturer?

Continue doing what you love -- while gaining:

Flexibility to balance work with other commitments A rewarding teaching role without full-time hours The opportunity to pass on your expertise and inspire future agricultural professionals A meaningful role where your impact lasts beyond the field or farm

Share your passion for agriculture -- on hours that work for you.

Inspire the next generation of Agriculture professionals

If you're ready for a flexible, fulfilling, and inspiring new chapter, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 8th January 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.


We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.