Job Description

Agriculture Lecturer - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Full-time (Long-term or Permanent)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced educator or industry professional in agriculture, horticulture, or animal care with a passion for education? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a fantastic specialist school in Northampton that is looking for a dedicated Agriculture Teacher or Lecturer to lead and inspire learners interested in land-based industries.

This unique setting offers a hands-on curriculum in a rural learning environment with access to practical facilities, outdoor spaces, and opportunities for fieldwork. The school is committed to providing young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in agricultural and land-based careers.

The Role:

  • Deliver practical and theoretical lessons in agriculture and land-based studies (Level 2 & 3)

  • Teach modules such as crop production, animal husbandry, sustainability, machinery operations, and land management

  • Provide real-world insights and industry best practice in teaching

  • Supervise outdoor and workshop-based learning activities

  • Support learners with career planning, work placements, and progression routes

  • Embed health & safety and environmental awareness into lessons

Who We're Looking For:

  • Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or FE teaching certificate) or relevant industry experience with a willingness to train

  • Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a land-based sector

  • Passionate about working with young people in both classroom and practical settings

  • Strong communication and planning skills

  • Understanding of vocational education pathways

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • We match your skills and values with schools that suit your goals

  • Free access to the National College for CPD and training

  • Clear progression pathways and opportunity for perm roles

  • Transparent communication, fast compliance, and ongoing support

  • Work in a school that values hands-on education and outdoor learning

If you're ready to share your expertise and inspire the next generation of agricultural professionals, apply today via Tradewind Recruitment and start your teaching journey in a setting that celebrates land-based learning.