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Practical Instructor - Agriculture, UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
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Job Opportunity: Practical Instructor in Agriculture
Cannington College is seeking a passionate and skilled Practical Instructor to join our Agriculture team, delivering high-quality livestock practical sessions that inspire and equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the agricultural industry.
Role Overview
As a Practical Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring students develop and demonstrate industry best practice in livestock handling, husbandry, and welfare. You will support learners in gaining the practical competencies required by their qualifications, while also nurturing their employability and progression potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the curriculum team and farm staff to ensure that practical learning is aligned with qualification requirements and curriculum priorities.
- Help maximize opportunities for student-centered teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring that every session is purposeful, engaging, and reflective of real-world agricultural standards.
- Ensure students gain meaningful, hands-on experience in key areas such as milking, feeding, and livestock husbandry.
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Shift Pattern
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Rotational Shift Pattern: For a set number of weeks (typically 15 weeks of the academic year), you will work either:
- AM Shift: 04:00 – 13:00 (Including a 1-hour Break)
- PM Shift: 12:00 – 20:00 (Including a 1-hour Break)
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Standard Working Hours: For the remaining weeks of the academic year and administration weeks:
- 08:30 – 17:00 (Monday to Thursday)
- 08:30 - 16:30 on Fridays
Why Join Us?
Cannington College aspires to be the leading land-based education provider in the region, with a proud reputation for excellence in agricultural training. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to that vision, helping shape the next generation of highly-skilled agricultural professionals.
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Employee Benefits
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous 20.3% pension scheme (paid on top of your salary)
- Free Teacher Training
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated training and development programmes
- All PPE and workwear supplied
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Discounted Golf membership
- UCS Extra discount package, which includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages, and much more!
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability-confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.
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