Lecturer: Agriculture; Maternity cover United Kingdom

We have great ambitions to be a sector leading education provider and we would like you to play a part in this. If you are passionate about Education and want to make a difference to people's lives, then keep reading.

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A. Annualised hours: 699.6 - 835 (including occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends).

Flexible fractional, fixed term until 31 May 2027 or upon the return of the postholder, whichever is sooner.

NPTC Group of Colleges – To be based at Newtown College.

Associate Lecturer Scales 1 – 4: £26,387 – £31,140 per annum, pro rata. Main Grade Scales 1 – UP1: £33,596 – £48,289 per annum, pro rata (for qualified lecturers).

Our ideal applicant will have a teaching qualification, along with a level 6 qualification (degree or equivalent) in the subject area and relevant industrial experience. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are also required (GCSE or equivalent). Candidates must be IT literate at level 2.

• Competitive salaries and pension schemes administered via the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, with employer contributions of over £10 for every £100 earned.
• Holiday allowance: 46 days per year, with up to 5 additional days during Christmas closure and 8 public/bank holidays, for a total of up to 59 days annual leave.
• Flexible working options including sabbatical leave, job share, and flexible schedules.
• Generous sickness benefits, free access to independent occupational health, Employee Support Helpline, 24‑hour life management and personal support helpline.
• Dedicated Health and Wellbeing Co‑ordinator and free wellbeing resources.
• Free car parking at all main colleges, bike storage, and a 10% discount at the Lilliput Day Nursery in Neath for South‑based staff.
• Support for continuous professional development, including potential contributions to fees for higher degrees.