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Agricultural Engineering Lecturer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 35,821 - 41,821 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Agricultural Engineering Lecturer – no teaching experience required
 Full Time | Permanent
 Lancashire
 Salary: £35,821 - £41,281 per annum + £6,000 Levelling Up Payment (tax free)
 
Are you an experienced agricultural engineer looking for a better work-life balance? Or perhaps you’re ready to step away from the tools and pass your knowledge on to the next generation?
 This is a fantastic opportunity to transition from industry into education with a highly regarded, well-resourced college in Lancashire, known for its excellent student behaviour, strong calibre of learners, and supportive environment. It’s widely considered one of the best colleges to work at locally, with a clear focus on quality and continuous improvement.
 With recent restructuring, improved financial performance, and a strong trajectory towards a higher Ofsted rating, this is an exciting time to join.
 
The Role
 
You will deliver Agricultural Engineering to Level 3 students, combining practical workshop-based learning with classroom teaching. Your industry knowledge will play a key role in preparing learners for careers in modern agricultural engineering.
 This is a hands-on teaching role where real-world experience is highly valued.
 
Ideal Background
 
We are particularly keen to hear from industry professionals looking to move into teaching, as well as existing lecturers.
 You should have:
  
A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant specialism 
Strong experience working with agricultural machinery such as tractors and combine harvesters 
Knowledge of diesel systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics (tickets highly desirable) 
A passion for developing the next generation of engineers  No teaching experience? No problem — full training and support will be provided.
 
Teacher Training & Support
  
Fully funded Level 5 Teaching Qualification (apprenticeship route) 
1.5 hours per week of protected study time 
Ongoing CPD and development opportunities  What’s in it for you?
  
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution) 
42 days annual leave + bank holidays 
£6,000 market supplement 
£6,000 Levelling Up payment (tax free) 
Time off in lieu for trips, open days, and additional activities 
A genuinely supportive team and high-quality student cohort  The College
 
This is a respected and ambitious land-based college in Lancashire with a strong reputation for student behaviour and outcomes. Following its most recent Ofsted (2023), the college has undergone significant positive change, including course optimisation and financial investment, positioning it strongly for an improved inspection outcome and future growth.
 
Next steps
 
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
 
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