Teacher of BTEC Agriculture

Stamford 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 Stamford School (from September 2025) and has already generated significant interest in our community and further afield. We are looking for someone with the passion and skills to develop this course for us.

If you have a strong background in agriculture and educating students, we would be interested in speaking with you. The successful candidate will be closely affiliated with one of our 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 Us

Stamford 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 we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.

Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.

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

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

Application Details

This is a term time teaching contract. Stamford has its own salary scale, and remuneration will depend on experience.

Closing date for applications is 16 January 2025. Interviews are to be held 29 January 2025.

Further details, including a full list of key responsibilities and essential criteria, can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website. To apply, please click on the apply button.

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).