Teacher of BTEC Agriculture

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of BTEC Agriculture to join a School based in Lincolnshire.

The School is seeking an experienced and inspiring Teacher of BTEC Agriculture to deliver the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and Extended Certificate in Agriculture. This role involves teaching sixth form students about various aspects of agriculture, preparing them for careers in the industry or further education.

This is a new course for the School (from September 2025) and has already generated significant interest in their community and further afield. They are looking for someone with the passion and skills to develop this course for them.

If you have a strong background in agriculture and educating students, they would be interested in speaking with you. The successful candidate will be closely affiliated with one of their more established departments to ensure day-to-day support. However, the successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Essential Criteria

• A good honours degree in an Agricultural related discipline. A teaching qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience of teaching or working with Sixth Form aged students.
• Inspire respect and credibility through the discharge of their duties and use their expertise to influence others in relation to their subject.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current issues relating to the personal development of young people.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower students as they prepare for life beyond school.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and parents.

About the School 

The School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything they do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.

The School is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Their students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and they have a broad social mix that their parents greatly value.

The School strive to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and encourages a love of learning. The School strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education.

They also believe that a student’s emotional well-being is paramount to their overall success. Their Pastoral care system is embedded in their daily school life, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and understood. 

Interviews are to be held 29 January 2025.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: MH2148654 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.