Lead Trainer - Agriculture
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Skern Training & Skills |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of agricultural professionals? Join Skern Training and Skills, where we combine hands-on experience with expert-led learning to create life-changing opportunities for apprentices and employers across England.
As our Lead Agricultural Trainer, you’ll guide and inspire a team of trainers, ensuring high-quality apprenticeship delivery and supporting learners to achieve their full potential. This is a field/home-based role and a fantastic opportunity to use your industry expertise to make a real impact.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Deliver Level 2, 3, and 4 apprenticeships in agriculture, including farm management and livestock programs.
Lead and manage a team of trainers, overseeing performance, approving holidays, pay claims, and supporting professional development.
Ensure high-quality teaching and compliance.
Carry your own reduced caseload of apprentices, delivering a blended learning program that develops knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Support apprentices in Maths, English, and additional learning support as required.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Line manage trainers, ensuring effective delivery and personal development.
Plan and deliver engaging apprenticeship programs for Levels 2–4.
Conduct assessments, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Support apprentices in preparation for end-point assessments.
Contribute to expanding apprenticeship provision within the agricultural sector.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering outstanding apprenticeship programs across England
Opportunity to inspire and lead trainers while shaping the future of agricultural training
Competitive salary (£30,840 + £3,600 car allowance)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Company pension scheme
Flexible working options. We are a supportive employer and this is a home-based role with field travel
Generous time off – not restricted to school holidays
24-hour access to an NHS-registered doctor for you and your children under 18
24/7 access to a counsellor for wellbeing support whenever you need it
Discounts and rewards across a wide range of shopping and lifestyle brands.
If you would like an informal conversation prior to application then we would love to hear from you, please contact roger.clarke@skerntrainingandskills.co.uk
Entry requirements
What we're looking for:
Experience teaching Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships in agriculture.
Strong line management and leadership skills.
Excellent understanding of safeguarding practices, including Prevent guidance.
Ability to travel as required. Ideally you will be located in the South of England or the Midlands area, however for the right person we would consider candidates who live in other locations.
Start date: December 2025/January 2026.
As our Lead Agricultural Trainer, you’ll guide and inspire a team of trainers, ensuring high-quality apprenticeship delivery and supporting learners to achieve their full potential. This is a field/home-based role and a fantastic opportunity to use your industry expertise to make a real impact.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Deliver Level 2, 3, and 4 apprenticeships in agriculture, including farm management and livestock programs.
Lead and manage a team of trainers, overseeing performance, approving holidays, pay claims, and supporting professional development.
Ensure high-quality teaching and compliance.
Carry your own reduced caseload of apprentices, delivering a blended learning program that develops knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Support apprentices in Maths, English, and additional learning support as required.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Line manage trainers, ensuring effective delivery and personal development.
Plan and deliver engaging apprenticeship programs for Levels 2–4.
Conduct assessments, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Support apprentices in preparation for end-point assessments.
Contribute to expanding apprenticeship provision within the agricultural sector.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering outstanding apprenticeship programs across England
Opportunity to inspire and lead trainers while shaping the future of agricultural training
Competitive salary (£30,840 + £3,600 car allowance)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Company pension scheme
Flexible working options. We are a supportive employer and this is a home-based role with field travel
Generous time off – not restricted to school holidays
24-hour access to an NHS-registered doctor for you and your children under 18
24/7 access to a counsellor for wellbeing support whenever you need it
Discounts and rewards across a wide range of shopping and lifestyle brands.
If you would like an informal conversation prior to application then we would love to hear from you, please contact roger.clarke@skerntrainingandskills.co.uk
Entry requirements
What we're looking for:
Experience teaching Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships in agriculture.
Strong line management and leadership skills.
Excellent understanding of safeguarding practices, including Prevent guidance.
Ability to travel as required. Ideally you will be located in the South of England or the Midlands area, however for the right person we would consider candidates who live in other locations.
Start date: December 2025/January 2026.