The Agriculture department at KMC boasts a 280ha commercially run mixed farm (dairy and sheep) and provides opportunities for staff and learners to work with a variety of machinery across arable, grazing and parkland. The application of practical to theory lessons is endless across the agricultural curriculum and current teachers are keen (and encouraged!) to get their learners working practically as much as possible.
With a growing student body, clear industry links to local farming communities and exciting changes in course delivery (including a new suite of University level courses in our purpose built HE centre) our Agriculture department is committed to the development of young farmers in the South West!
For this teaching role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated agricultural engineer, who will have the ability and desire to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons and practical teaching sessions across various levels of agricultural learners within our workshop space and specialist teaching areas
Suitable applicants should be competent in their understanding and ability with the following topics:
o Key workshop practices including housekeeping and maintenance; using hand and power tools, safe use of workshop equipment, fasteners and the assembly and reassembly of machinery engines/components.
o Operating, maintaining and servicing a variety of transmission systems in land-based vehicles and machinery.
o Key principles of fabrication, joining and welding techniques for land-based machinery.
o Maintaining and testing a range of electrical system types and components in land-based vehicles and machinery.
o Understanding hydraulic system circuit types and components, with an ability to dismantle, inspect and reassemble hydraulic systems in land-based vehicles and machinery.
The role promises a varied and interesting workload!
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate learners. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent communication, administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.
The role would suit someone who has worked in industry and is now seeking a new challenge.
Teaching qualifications and an agricultural (or similar) qualification at degree level are both desirable. A strong emphasis on staff development and CPD within the college will guarantee your professional development during your role.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Andy Daw on 01305 215000, option 1 extension 1011 during normal working hours.
Benefits:
In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:
• Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• A range of on-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Career development opportunities
• Reduced on-site horse livery rate – subject to suitability
• Strong College Values - Inspire, Challenge and Care
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: £23,325 - £30,749 depending on qualifications, skills and experience. A skills shortage allowance of up to £5k may be payable depending on candidates’ skills and experience.
To Apply:
Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.
The Closing Date for Applications: Rolling
Proposed Interview Date: As and when required
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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.
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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).
