Head of Land Based
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,257 to £49,836 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Otley, Ipswich |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Head of Land Based |
Summary
Head of Land-Based
35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Within the range of £43,257 to £49,836 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for land-based industries? Suffolk New College is seeking an inspiring and experienced professional to lead our Land-Based curriculum at our stunning Suffolk Rural Campus.
Why Join Us?
Shape the Future: Drive innovation in land-based education, from agriculture and horticulture to arboriculture and beyond.
Lead with Impact: Manage a dynamic team, oversee commercial ventures like our Farm Shop, and ensure learners thrive in a high-quality, industry-aligned environment.
Grow with Us: Benefit from 50 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and continuous professional development opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Lead curriculum development and delivery across land-based subjects.
Inspire and manage a team of educators and support staff
Collaborate with employers and industry partners to enhance learner outcomes
Oversee commercial activities and budgets
Teach, mentor, and shape the next generation of land-based professionals
What We’re Looking For
A degree in a relevant land-based subject (e.g., Agriculture, Horticulture), A teaching qualification (Level 5 or above), Proven leadership in education or industry and a passion for learner success and curriculum excellence.
Ready to cultivate your career? Apply now and help us grow the future of land-based education.
This post is based at Suffolk Rural, Otley (onsite). However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Sunday 10th August 2025 @ 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Within the range of £43,257 to £49,836 per annum* **
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for land-based industries? Suffolk New College is seeking an inspiring and experienced professional to lead our Land-Based curriculum at our stunning Suffolk Rural Campus.
Why Join Us?
Shape the Future: Drive innovation in land-based education, from agriculture and horticulture to arboriculture and beyond.
Lead with Impact: Manage a dynamic team, oversee commercial ventures like our Farm Shop, and ensure learners thrive in a high-quality, industry-aligned environment.
Grow with Us: Benefit from 50 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and continuous professional development opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Lead curriculum development and delivery across land-based subjects.
Inspire and manage a team of educators and support staff
Collaborate with employers and industry partners to enhance learner outcomes
Oversee commercial activities and budgets
Teach, mentor, and shape the next generation of land-based professionals
What We’re Looking For
A degree in a relevant land-based subject (e.g., Agriculture, Horticulture), A teaching qualification (Level 5 or above), Proven leadership in education or industry and a passion for learner success and curriculum excellence.
Ready to cultivate your career? Apply now and help us grow the future of land-based education.
This post is based at Suffolk Rural, Otley (onsite). However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Sunday 10th August 2025 @ 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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