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ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Writtle College is nestled in the Essex countryside, and our 150-hectare campus features beautiful landscaped gardens, and state-of-the-art facilities. Our campus is home to specialised teaching spaces, focusing on animal, sport, environmental, agricultural and horticultural studies in our Further Education provision. We offer a mix of practical, and classroom-based learning, allowing our students to gain qualifications, and prepare for a rewarding career in their chosen field.
About the role:
Are you passionate about teaching and have a strong background in Business? We are currently seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Business Lecturer to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students aged 16 and above in the exciting field of land-based industries. This includes diverse subjects such as Agriculture, Equine, Animal Studies, Conservation and Horticulture. The Land Based industries have high proportions of small and micro employers and self-employment and we need to educate the next generation in these vital skills so they can succeed and thrive in the chosen career.
You will deliver high-quality lectures and practical sessions on business topics related to land-based industries, such as agricultural business management, sustainable practices, and rural enterprise development, along with designing and developing engaging lesson plans, curse materials and assessments to facilitate student learning and achievement. You will provide support, guidance and feedback to nature students academic and professional growth.
Furthermore, you will continue to stay updated with industry trends, advancements and regulatory changes to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and current, and you will collaborate with FE colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of the department.
It is essential that you hold an appropriate qualification in English and a GCSE in Maths at level C or above, and it will also be advantageous to have a proven teaching background with post-16 resit students.
Informal enquiries can be made to Writtle-college@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us.
We offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 22 July 2024
ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.
All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide#can-an-employer-ask-an-individual-to-declare-details-of-all-convictions-and-cautions.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
