Agricultural College Teacher

Job Description

Job Summary

Gurteen College is recruiting - we are looking for additional members of our teaching team. If you are passionate about helping learners achieve their full potential and can share your skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm from the agricultural industry with our students this rewarding role is for you.

Contract options are available for full-time and part-time staff.

Duration

Permanent role and a 12 month maternity Cover role are available - A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies will be filled: such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

Interviews

Interviews are scheduled for late May.

Background

The post is based at Gurteen College, a vibrant Agricultural College located in Ballingarry, Roscrea Co. Tipperary. The college delivers high quality training and education to Full time and Part time students, operating from a large residential campus and running a 1000-acre commercial farm which includes woodlands, bog, and lough. If you would like further information about the college, please go to www.gurtencollege.ie.

Basic function

The successful candidates may be teaching modules across a variety of courses including level 8 Degree in Agricultural Science & Sustainability, full time Level 5 and Level 6 Agriculture and adult green cert courses. You will be expected to teach and assess a range of subjects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Range of Duties and Responsibilities:

• To adopt the most effective and progressive teaching, instruction and ICT methodologies.
• Preparation and delivery of classes/lectures for a variety of relevant programme areas.
• Delivery of practical skills instruction and the assessment of these skills.
• Act as a course tutor to group/s of students.
• Preparation and delivery of assessments in accordance with Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) guidelines.
• Correcting, recording, verifying and informing students of their progress in the assessment system.
• Implementing quality assurance including internal verification.
• Provision of tutorials/mentoring to students on class work and practicals related to their chosen course.
• Visiting of schools and career open days in order to market courses and give guidance on likely job opportunities for school leavers and mature students.
• Provision of material for events, open days, in-service training and educational exhibits.
• To participate in the Whole College Evaluation process as required.
• To actively engage in the implementation of access, disability and young learner protection policies.
• To provide support to other Gurteen activities as and when required.
• Liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• To assist management and administrative staff in achieving good governance and risk management through co-operation and adherence to administrative procedures and practices.
• To assist Gurteen in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan through adherence to best practice protocols.
• To assist with managing the health, safety and welfare of students.
• To maintain responsibility for own development and updating through active participation in staff development and appraisal procedures.
• To develop & deliver an agreed business plan as part of a college team.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills Required

For more details and a copy of the job description visit our web site www.gurteencollege.ie.

How to Apply

A CV and cover letter for this position can be submitted to Gurteen College at [email protected].

No later than 09.00am on Tuesday 7th May 2024.

Gurteen College is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.