* Deliver engaging teaching and practical sessions for undergraduate and part-time wine students.
* Develop targeted short courses for viticulture professionals in collaboration with industry experts.
* Play a key role in shaping and delivering apprenticeship courses and degree programs.
* Ensure high-quality learning experiences, meeting academic and vocational standards.
* Maintain strong networks within the UK wine industry and attend key forums.
Are you passionate about viticulture and keen to inspire the next generation of wine industry professionals? Plumpton College, a leader in the English wine industry and a recent winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize, is looking for a dynamic and motivated Lecturer to join our Wine Department. This exciting role offers the chance to teach, develop cutting-edge courses, and engage with a thriving sector that's vital to the growth and sustainability of English wine production., Hold a degree or professional qualification related to the wine industry.
* Commercial viticulture experience is essential.
* A teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
* Excellent communication and IT skills, with a passion for student success.
* Experience in curriculum development and an eagerness to contribute to innovative course designs.
With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you., The College specialises in providing a wide range of land-based courses in partnership with schools, for those in further education and higher education. The College degree courses are provided in association with the University of Greenwich.
The College's main site is at Plumpton; however, we also have centres at One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park, and Snowdonia, North Wales. The range of courses cover all land-based provision including Adventure Education, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Management, Blacksmithing & Metalwork, Dog Grooming, Environmental Studies & Conservation, Equine Management, Fisheries & Aquatic Science, Floristry, Food Skills (Bakery and Butchery), Forestry & Arboriculture, Horticulture, Motor vehicle, Veterinary Nursing and Physiotherapy, and Wine & Viticulture.
As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including:
* Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas.
* Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
* Comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable).
* TOTUM card for student discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free onsite parking and discounted Plumpton wine.
* Staff discounts on Plumpton courses.
* Free eye tests and a cycle to work scheme.
* Free use of the onsite gym.
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