Teaching Instructor in Agriculture

About The Team: Our Agriculture and Business Management team brings together a diverse group of professionals with expertise across farming systems, agribusiness, sustainability, and commercial strategy.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

The team combines practical industry experience with strong academic and technical knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded and forward-thinking approach to agricultural education and business development.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a practical and enthusiastic Teaching Instructor to support the delivery of NC, HNC, and HND Agriculture courses, based near Aberdeen at the Ferguson Building and the local college Sunnybrae farm, this role plays a key part in developing students' hands-on agricultural skills through both classroom instruction and practical teaching.

The successful candidate will deliver NC & HNC classes, covering areas such as machinery operation, farm maintenance, and workshop skills.

Please read the Job Particulars document for full details of the requirements for this role.

This is a part time role of 7 hour per week, term time only.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have relevant vocational qualifications at HND level (SCQF level 8) in a relevant subject, such as agriculture or animal science, and/or have strong practical agricultural experience.

Good people skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also required.

The successful candidate must be able to work both independently, and with other team members, to ensure that accurate results are delivered to agreed deadlines.

Eligibility for Sponsorship: This role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

For non-UK nationals please check your eligibility prior to applying for the role.

Admin ref: ANF/AGR/005/26 Why work for SRUC? Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer) Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development How to Apply: Please complete an online application form by clicking here, or visit SRUC | Jobs at SRUC.

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