Teaching Instructor in Agriculture - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - SRUC Scotland's Rural College

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
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Teaching Instructor in Agriculture
Permanent, Full-Time
SRUC, Edinburgh
£28,688 - £33,269 per annum (under review)

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.

Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.


We are looking for a Teaching Instructor in Agriculture, who will be based at SRUC's Edinburgh Campus, as part of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Land-based Engineering within the Central Faculty of SRUC.

The role is as a teaching instructor to students studying for HNC to degree-level courses.

The post will be based near Edinburgh at Kings Buildings as well as the Beef and Sheep Research Centre (BSRC), within the Department of Agriculture, Livestock andLand-based Engineering.

This role will deliver practical instruction to develop the practical skills of agriculture students together with staff engaged in education provision based at the Kings Buildings Edinburgh Campus.


Key areas of teaching responsibility will include:

  • Planning, preparing and engaging in inclusive learning experiences to progress students' education, working both independently and cooperatively with others where relevant
  • Liaise with all staff involved to ensure coordination and smooth teaching delivery including engagement with farmbased staff
  • Delivery of accredited training
  • Assist with the administration and marking of assessments.
  • Plan and conduct student practicals and assessments in accordance with Awarding Body and Regulatory Body standards
  • Monitor student progress and provide formative feedback, as appropriate
  • Manage, audit and maintain all stock and resources/equipment needed in the support of curriculum areas ensuring staff and students are able to utilise equipment as and when required
  • Attend Careers Evenings, College promotional events, local and national shows as required. This may necessitate out of hours working and working away from the normal place of work
  • Maintaining appropriate records of teaching, assessment and attendance and providing educational guidance, and mentoring as required to students
  • Ensuring compliance with the policy and guidelines on health and safety in teaching
  • Working with the Programme Team Leader to help identify opportunities to further develop the academic portfolio to increase student recruitment
  • Maintaining appropriate liaison with the landbased industries and ensuring that personal skills and qualifications are updated
  • Planning farm visits and accompanying students on external visits
  • The driving of vehicles, including farm machinery, for the business of SRUC will be required
Closing date: 03 April 2023


Benefits / What you will get in return:

  • Enhanced holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • RAC Membership
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
  • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

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