HE Course Manager-Agriculture - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Askham Bryan College

Description

We are inviting applications from dynamic individuals with skills and expertise in livestock management, production and agricultural practices to join our University Centre team as a Higher Education Course Manager in Agriculture (Livestock). This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of agriculture and to shape the next generation of agricultural professionals. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence, encapsulated in our unique Askham Bryan College DNA. Our values drive us to deliver with purpose, take ownership, build trust, and continuously learn and grow.

Where is this post based?

Askham Bryan College and University Centre is an ambitious, specialist land-based college based across the North of England with its main campus based on the outskirts of historic York. This post is based at our main York campus.

As one of the largest, specialist land-based colleges in the UK, our strategy for the next decade emphasises our commitment to a high quality technical and professional land-based curriculum, provision of outstanding resources that deliver an exceptional and inclusive student experience and our contribution to the circular economy and sustainable developments.

The College is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology is funded by Department for Education and to date has provided £1.7 million to develop specialist IoT classrooms and a precision livestock facility comprising a calf rearing facility and beef grower unit, and a teaching and learning space. The state-of-the-art equipment is being used by students for teaching and research. The facility takes a fully digitised approach to sustainable high welfare farming. Students complete research and make animal husbandry and welfare decisions based on real time data. This includes recording each animal's growth and health including its food and water intake via electronic wearable devices.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of an enthusiastic team working towards a sustainable future in agriculture and land-based sciences.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and progression in a rapidly evolving sector. Including bespoke induction and training for HE lecturing staff and support for continuous professional development (industry and teacher training).
• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and research that will define the future of the agri-science industry.
• Generous Benefits: Including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen and onsite facilities, support for your professional development, a Teacher's Pension and more, plus the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.

Your Role:

As a course manager and lecturer you will:

• Inspire and support students to meet their academic and professional potential.
• Manage designated courses, ensuring compliance with program requirements and student satisfaction.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment to students enrolled on higher education programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and enhance curriculum delivery.

About you:

• Have applied experience within livestock management settings and a passion for agriculture.
• Hold a level 7 qualification in an Agriculture/Large Animal-related subject (or at least be qualified to Level 6 in a relevant subject area)
• Desire and ability to engage students in innovative education and training experiences
• Excellent communication and proficient IT skills
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the evolving needs of the business

How to Apply:

Note that this role could be suitable for industry professionals who wish to maintain employment within industry at the same time as teaching and we may consider a smaller number of contracted hours for the suitable candidate.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we are keen to hear from you and are accepting applications now.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you wish to discuss this role further please contact Yvette Foulds-Davis on

Interview Date: To be arranged

Join us in shaping the future of agriculture and education. Apply today

More Information about Askham Bryan College and University Centre

Askham Bryan College has a state-of-the-art Digital Skill Academy in which we focus on digital teaching, digital learning, digital assessment and digital upskilling. Using the tools and approaches set out in the colleges digital learning landscape. Which include the first in Europe, multi-user collaborative virtual reality suite which is at the heart of the building. Enabling students to experience immersive learning experiences in both 'real world' virtual reality and 'animated' virtual reality. These experiences are either created by the tutor or by empowering students to create their own environments for cutting edge assessment practices. Ever wanted to take your students inside an animal cell? Or make maths jump off the page? In virtual reality you can achieve just that

We believe this approach will improve technical teaching, skill development and deepen Learning, better prepare students for the world and workplace. Teaching here is moving away from traditional methods and using technology to support all aspects of practice in a broad and balanced way from teaching and learning, progress tracking, subject specialist equipment and learning resources. With a dedicated team of support colleagues and a culture of 'teachers helping teachers' we hope to enable everyone to develop the skills for 21st century teaching practices.

We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired into what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning. We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.

For Further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once.