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Teaching Associate

Job details
Posting date: 14 November 2025
Salary: £36,823 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 14 December 2025
Location: DG1 3NE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: SRUC
Job type: Contract
Job reference: REQ0414-62309

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Summary

About The Team:

Historically, SRUC is an agricultural college, with over a century of heritage and experience.

The Agriculture team are based at Barony Campus delivery spanning tertiary education from schools, Work Based learning, NC, HN and Degree.

They teach students about every element of the food production chain, developing skills that can be used both on farm and also in the wider service agri-food industries.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity have arisen to work as part of the Agriculture Programme Team, managed by the Agriculture Programme Leader and based at the Barony Campus in Dumfries.

This post will be primarily involved in the delivery of the Agriculture programmes:

  • FE – NC
  • HE -HNC/HND BSc and BSc (Honours) Agriculture

    Scope of the Post:

    • Teaching of general Agriculture mainly covering subjects associated with cropping
    • Contribute to student recruitment activity in Barony.

      Minimum Qualifications:

      The ideal candidate should be educated to SCQF Level 9 or above, in a relevant Agriculture subject.

      For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

      Eligibility for Sponsorship:

      This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

      Admin ref: ASWF/AGR/010/25

      Why work for SRUC?

      • Generous annual leave
      • Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
      • Cycle to work scheme
      • Discounted RAC Membership
      • Generous family leave
      • Flexible working patterns
      • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
      • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

        How to Apply:

        Please complete an online application form by clicking ‘Apply Online’.

        Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

        SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

        SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

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