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Livestock Specialist Practical Trainer
| Posting date: | 06 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,172.26 to £36,172.26 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2024 |
| Location: | Brooksby, Melton Mowbray |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The SMB Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SMB587 |
Summary
Post title: Livestock Specialist Practical Trainer
(Reference: SMB587)
Hours: 1929.29 annualised hours based on 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,172.26 per annum (progressing to £38,377.50)
Based at our Brooksby Campus
A new opportunity has arisen at the College for a Livestock Specialist Practical Trainer to join the team based at our working farm located within the grounds of SMB College Group’s specialist Land-based Brooksby Campus.
Our farm is the home to a heard of pedigree Hereford cattle and we have a flock of North country mules, this role will oversee and grow the provision for our agriculture students and will work closely with our curriculum team to deliver an outstanding learning environment for all students. This role will oversee and deliver high quality practical sessions in our classroom that we call our farm, its also an essential part of the role to work with curriculum departments to feedback and track how students are progressing.
Working in this role you will be responsible for the livestock’s welfare, assurance schemes linked to livestock and record keeping in compliance with the law for both cattle and sheep.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with young and upcoming future farmers. Passing on and imparting their own skills and behaviours onto our students. New plans to extend our farm buildings and create an excellent learning environment for our learners is at the heart of all our decisions.
You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development opportunities (including support to achieving a professional teaching qualification)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Subsidised Canteen
• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option
Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.
Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!
To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form and email it to HumanResources@smbgroup.ac.uk. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact James Fryer, recruiting manager on jfryer@smbgroup.ac.uk
Closing Date: Noon, 19 September 2025
We anticipate that interviews will take place w/c 23/09/2024
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
(Reference: SMB587)
Hours: 1929.29 annualised hours based on 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,172.26 per annum (progressing to £38,377.50)
Based at our Brooksby Campus
A new opportunity has arisen at the College for a Livestock Specialist Practical Trainer to join the team based at our working farm located within the grounds of SMB College Group’s specialist Land-based Brooksby Campus.
Our farm is the home to a heard of pedigree Hereford cattle and we have a flock of North country mules, this role will oversee and grow the provision for our agriculture students and will work closely with our curriculum team to deliver an outstanding learning environment for all students. This role will oversee and deliver high quality practical sessions in our classroom that we call our farm, its also an essential part of the role to work with curriculum departments to feedback and track how students are progressing.
Working in this role you will be responsible for the livestock’s welfare, assurance schemes linked to livestock and record keeping in compliance with the law for both cattle and sheep.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with young and upcoming future farmers. Passing on and imparting their own skills and behaviours onto our students. New plans to extend our farm buildings and create an excellent learning environment for our learners is at the heart of all our decisions.
You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development opportunities (including support to achieving a professional teaching qualification)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Subsidised Canteen
• BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option
Our full range of employee benefits can be viewed on our website.
Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!
To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form and email it to HumanResources@smbgroup.ac.uk. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact James Fryer, recruiting manager on jfryer@smbgroup.ac.uk
Closing Date: Noon, 19 September 2025
We anticipate that interviews will take place w/c 23/09/2024
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.