Livestock Technician/Instructor

Hartpury College is a leading sports and land-based residential college with over 3500 full time Further and Higher Education students studying at our attractive rural campus in Gloucestershire. Hartpury was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in May 2018. The overall effectiveness of leadership and management, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and the 16-19 study programmes all received the highest grade from Ofsted.

In this role you will be a highly motivated individual with a strong agricultural background within the livestock sector.  You will instruct and assess land-based students in predominately practical livestock activities with experience in the handling and management of cattle and sheep.  You will be based at Home Farm and will assist in the delivery of livestock based units demonstrating best practice to students in accordance with current health, safety and welfare procedures. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work towards a teaching qualification. You will also be a strong team player, have excellent administration skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage with external partners and industry. Ideally you will possess an appropriate qualification and be able to demonstrate a range of practical skills.

Excellent opportunities for career development are available as part of this role, including involvement with the rapidly developing commercial farm. We also offer a range of staff benefits including a comprehensive continuous professional development programme, 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, onsite fitness facilities, free onsite parking and lots more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

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Hartpury values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.