Plumpton College
Environmental Studies Lecturer
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Environmental Studies Lecturer
📍 Plumpton, Lewes | 💷 Up to £35,496 per annum pro rata |
Are you an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge where you can inspire learners in a more specialist setting? Are you looking for a move from secondary to FE teaching?
At Plumpton College, based in the heart of the South Downs National Park, we are looking for an Environmental Studies Lecturer to join our Agriculture & Environment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your teaching expertise into a dynamic land and environmental education setting and help shape the future workforce.
You will teach on Level 2 and Level 3 Agriculture and Environment programmes, supporting learners to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to progress. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Fisheries management
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic science
- Aquatic ecology
- Fish health and welfare
- Estate management skills
- Farm habitat management
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This role could suit an experienced teacher from a secondary or further education background, especially someone with a passion for environmental studies, applied learning and student progression.
What you’ll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
- Support student progress, retention and positive destinations
- Contribute to a culture of high standards, inclusion and safeguarding
- Work with colleagues, employers and stakeholders to strengthen provision
What we’re looking for
- Strong teaching experience and a track record of effective classroom practice
- A degree or professional qualification in a relevant land-based subject
- Specialist subject knowledge in environmental or land-based disciplines
- A genuine commitment to learner success, inclusion and wellbeing
There is also the opportunity to take on an additional Cohort Lead responsibility for one year, attracting an extra £1,500 pro rata.
Why join Plumpton College?
Plumpton College is one of the UK’s leading providers of land and environmental education. We are proud of our values: Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising. We offer a welcoming and inclusive culture, strong CPD, a structured induction, coaching support, and a generous benefits package including pension, annual leave, wellbeing support, free onsite gym, and free parking.
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If you’re ready to take your teaching career in a new direction and inspire learners in a specialist college environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Apply or find out more: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
Please note: We may interview and close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early application is encouraged.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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