Instructor Technician for Agriculture and Countryside Management - Brooksby College

Loughborough College Group • Full-time • LE14 2LJ, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom • £26,340 / year • 3h ago

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instructor Technician in Agriculture and Countryside Management to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College.

In this role, you will use your expertise to inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals—helping students understand not just how things are done, but the vital why behind modern agricultural practice. Your support will directly contribute to shaping the future of a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

As an Instructor, you will support teaching across our land-based provision, utilising a wide breadth of agriculture knowledge and experience. Whether you’re currently working within the agricultural sector and seeking your first teaching opportunity, or already have experience in education, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for innovation—bringing fresh ideas and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

Responsibilities of this role include;

Supporting, delivering, and assessing engaging practical sessions across Agriculture and Countryside Management
Supporting and guiding students through practical learning and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Land based curriculum.
Ensuring high standards of health, safety, and welfare across all teaching and practical activity areas.
Working as a technician on the college farm and estate to provide support and expertise whilst maintaining the college environment.

What we are looking for;

Strong, up-to-date industry experience in agriculture and countryside management.
A passion for inspiring the next generation, with the ability to explain practical application clearly.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence delivering to learners of varying abilities.
A recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards one.

With an extensive 850-acre estate, including a mixed-use livestock and arable farm, Brooksby College offers an exceptional practical setting. Our students benefit from a rich blend of classroom learning, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, giving them a strong foundation for successful careers within the industry.

As part of our dedicated land-based team, you will contribute to the planning, delivery, and ongoing development of our courses. You will bring excellent subject knowledge, strong industry insight, and the ability to apply a range of engaging, effective teaching methods.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

Cycle-to-work scheme
On-site parking
Access to healthcare scheme
Subsided nursery fees
Up to 25 days annual leave per year
Additional annual leave available
Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
Well-being hours
Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk

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