Full job descriptionLecturer Agricultural Engineering
Location: Further Education setting (via Reed FE)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £39,228
Reed FE is working in partnership with an FE provider to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate engineering professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners preparing for careers in the agricultural and land-based engineering industries.
The Role
As Lecturer, you will plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical sessions, assess learners against national vocational standards, and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing engineering department. You will help ensure provision meets awarding body requirements, industry expectations, and delivers excellent learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
*Plan, develop and deliver land-based and agricultural engineering curriculum content to a consistently high standard
*Lead learners through practical, theoretical and assessment activities aligned to industry standards
*Carry out vocational assessment in line with awarding body and internal quality processes
*Use digital systems effectively to support programme administration and assessment
*Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement across the curriculum area
*Support the achievement of departmental KPIs including learner success, retention and achievement
*Work collaboratively with colleagues and internal delivery partners to enhance the learner experience
*Build strong relationships with employers and industry stakeholders to enhance provision and income opportunities
*Support marketing, recruitment and employer engagement activities
*Actively participate in professional development and performance review processes
*Promote and uphold high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, equality, diversity and data protection
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who are technically competent, learner-focused and motivated to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Essential / Desirable Criteria:
*Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational area
*Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering (desirable)
*Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
*Assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain)
*Internal Verifier qualification (or willingness to obtain)
*Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
*Experience delivering and assessing vocational engineering programmes
*Industry experience within agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology
*Strong digital skills, particularly Microsoft Office
*Knowledge of assessment and internal quality assurance processes
*Strong understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity
*Ability to build effective relationships with learners, colleagues, employers and industry partners
*Organised, adaptable and forward-thinking, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners


35 days annual leave, bank holidays, two-week festive closure, free parking, generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension) with 28.68% employer contribution, on site gym membership available, employee reward scheme plus other benefits