Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer)

About the Job

Lecturer in Land based Engineering (Agriculture Engineer) (on-site)
Within the range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum*
*Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
plus market forces supplement of £4,383 per annum

Are you keen to share your skills, knowledge and experience? Would you like a rewarding career in education? We are seeking to recruit qualified professionals in land-based engineering, and who have the ability to share their passion and enthusiasm, and have the ability to encourage and inspire young people.

Required to teach and assess Land-based engineering related subjects up to Level 3 to a wide range of students, you should have relevant up-to-date industry experience in Land-based engineering, supported by a relevant Level 3 qualification or industry related equivalent.

Suffolk New College can provide relevant teacher training to those individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become effective teachers.

This post is based at Suffolk Rural campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It’s a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at midnight

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About You

To undertake teaching and assessment, and deliver an exceptional experience to all learners monitoring student progress and achievement and working as a team member with colleagues in the curriculum area, Directorate and the wider College.

About Us

Our Directorate of Land Based, Animal & Equine is based at the Suffolk Rural campus of Suffolk New College which is located in Otley, just a few miles outside of Ipswich. Suffolk Rural is a specialist land-based campus catering for a wide range of courses with a number of specialist buildings and equipment.

The Directorate of Land-based, Animal & Equine delivers a wide range of specialist qualifications within Agriculture, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Floristry, Land-based Engineering, Animal Studies and Equine. This is an exciting period of growth and development for the directorate, which has access to a large estate based around a working farm and a vibrant animal studies center.

The Land-based engineering curriculum offer currently includes level 2 and 3 qualifications designed to develop both theory and practical skills, Suffolk Rural offer great opportunities for learners to undertake practical activities and use specialist machinery and equipment undertaking activities. Our specialist range courses are offered on both a full time and part time basis in order to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners alongside responding to employer needs.

The Directorate team comprises of management, teaching staff, technicians and administrators who are all committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our learners to enable them achieve and to progress their chosen career through Further Education, Higher Education opportunities or employment.