Agriculture Trainer; Livestock Focus

Overview

Agriculture Trainer - Livestock Focus (Full Training & Teaching Qualification Supported)

Plumpton, East Sussex

£30,717 - £35,496 per annum (pro rata) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 50+ Days Holiday

Are you an agriculture professional with a livestock background looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to pass on your practical knowledge of animal production, welfare, and farm management while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance and excellent benefits?

This forward-thinking land-based college continues to grow its Agriculture provision, with a strong emphasis on livestock-based systems, sustainability, and industry-led practice. Working closely with employers, the college delivers high-quality, future-focused programmes that reflect modern farming needs. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, funded teaching qualifications, and clear progression routes, alongside a generous benefits package.

In this role, you will deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment across agriculture programmes, with a particular focus on livestock husbandry and production systems. You will support learners to develop the practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study within the livestock and wider agricultural sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working in livestock farming or animal production to move into education. Teaching experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and support are provided to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

• Full training and teaching qualification support provided
• Delivering agriculture teaching and assessment, with a focus on livestock systems, animal welfare, and practical husbandry
• Planning and delivering engaging theory and practical sessions aligned to current industry practice
• Supporting learner progress, attendance, and achievement
• Acting as a personal tutor, providing academic and pastoral support
• Contributing to curriculum development, particularly within livestock and farm-based learning
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and animal welfare

• Strong industry experience within livestock farming or animal production (e.g. beef, dairy, sheep, or mixed farming)
• Degree, professional qualification, or substantial equivalent industry experience
• Passion for sharing practical knowledge and inspiring future livestock professionals
• Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Willingness to gain a teaching qualification (if not already held)
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, and learner success

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.