Agricultural Trainer

About Us Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd. The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region. The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first-class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals. Our mission of 'Improving People's Futures' captures what we are about as a further education organisation. Although delivering successful qualifications is essential to us, we also make a significant impact on social cohesion and economic development. We aim to be at the heart of our communities and to be the skills engine that drives the success of North Wales. Job Purpose - The Agriculture department is located at Coleg Glynllifon. Students study full-time level 2 and 3 courses with the possibility of completing an apprenticeship with a suitable employer. There are also a number of 14-16 school courses delivered for local secondary schools. Students enter the world of work by working for employers who offer Agricultural services eg. supplying goods or services to the agriculture industry or by working on farms dealing with livestock and carrying out machinery based tasks. With guidance, the Practical Skills Supervisor will work to develop students' understanding and skills through planned practical activities. These tasks follow a scheme of work that develops during term time to establish students' competence so they meet the requirements of the course. Here is an example of the activities carried out by students: ? Work with various livestock as listed - dosing, weighing, sorting lambs, calving. ? Dairy ? Sheep ? Pigs ? Beef ? Estate maintenance work - fencing, walling, installing gates. ? Driving farm machinery (tractor/Telehandler/ATV) The Practical Skills Supervisor will be asked to contribute to a range of these activities depending on expertise and experience. Formal assessment by the practical skills supervisor will take place during term 2 and 3 of the academic year. Hours per week - 7.5 hours, (245 Hours per Year), An additional percentage of 10% will be applied to the contracted hours worked to reflect preparation and marking. Work Pattern - Work pattern to be agreed depending on availability, but hours will be undertaken during the college term - 34 weeks Annual Leave - There will be an entitlement to pro rata paid holiday in each academic year (1st September to 31st August), which includes pro-rata entitlement of 8 Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in Wales and a pro-rata entitlement of up to 5 efficiency days (please note this can change annually). Annual leave is derived from a pro rata full time equivalent entitlement of 46 days which is included in the hourly rate paid. Pension Provider - Local Government Pension Scheme

Location: Caernarfon, Wales, GB

Posted Date: 8/3/2025