Countryside, Wildlife and Environment Teacher

The role:

For this role, we are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and self-motivated person to lead
the course management and deliver both classroom and practical training to level 3 countryside
students. The successful applicant will have plenty of industry knowledge as well as being able
to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the
role successfully.

You will work closely with other teachers from the Department to ensure that each learner
receives a high level of service alongside excellent training and education.

The level 3 course has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental
Management Education Programme of the Year 2021 and runner up in 2022.

You will need experience of habitat management, be confident in delivering to current industry
standards and be an inspiring teacher. A flexible and positive attitude is required to maintain
the success of the provision and to develop this area of education and training further.

Benefits:

In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the
following:

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous
  employer contributions
• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• A range of on-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Career development opportunities
• Reduced on-site horse livery rate – subject to suitability
• Strong College Values – Inspire, Challenge and Care

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability,
please call Joanna Jeffery on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 2306 during normal working
hours.

The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who
require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet business
needs*

Candidates looking for part-time will be considered. Please indicate on your application how
many hours per week you are applying for.

Salary: £24,902 – £30,273 per annum depending on the candidates’
qualifications and experience on the Academic (Teachers) Grading Guidelines.

To Apply:

Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job
Description.

The Closing Date for Applications: Rolling

Proposed Interview Date: As and when required

Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs
may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.

Please return the completed Application Form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston
Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.

We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur.
We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to
all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If
applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending
please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are
made.

For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate
Privacy Notice, please visit: www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us 

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within
2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion.
All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later
than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).