Are you ready to inspire the next generation of land-based engineers?
Join our dynamic Agriculture Department, home to a thriving 280-hectare mixed commercial farm (dairy and sheep), where learning is hands-on, and the connection between theory and practice is at the heart of everything we do. With access to a wide range of machinery and diverse landscapes—from arable fields to parkland—our learners benefit from real-world experience that prepares them for the future of farming and engineering.
As our student numbers grow and our curriculum evolves, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Land-based Engineering specialist to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons and practical sessions across a range of levels.
What you’ll be doing:
• Teaching land-based engineering and machinery-related units with a strong practical focus
• Collaborating with our Farm Manager to integrate real-time farming operations into your teaching
• Inspiring learners through hands-on experiences and industry-relevant content
• Supporting students’ development with a flexible, positive, and motivating approach
What we’re looking for:
• Significant vocational experience in land-based engineering or agricultural machinery
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills
• A passion for teaching and developing young people
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification (desirable)
• Teaching qualifications (desirable—but we’ll support you to gain them!)
Why join us?
• Teacher training provided (Level 3 and 5) with a dedicated mentor
• Strong emphasis on staff development and CPD
• A supportive, forward-thinking team with strong links to the local farming community
• The chance to shape the future of agriculture in the South West
Whether you're an experienced educator or a skilled industry professional looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us cultivate the next generation of agricultural engineers.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with Flexibility to meet business needs.
Salary: Highly Competitive
Campus Location: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
To Apply:
Please visit the website for the full Job Description and College Application Form.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
Kingston Maurward College reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).