AgHires is recruiting an experienced and passionate Agriculture Practical Skills Supervisor based at Coleg Glynllifon in Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales. This rewarding part-time education role offers a salary of £21,939 to £23,408 per annum, accompanied by a local government pension scheme and full holiday entitlements. The successful candidate will develop students’ practical agricultural skills through carefully planned activities and structured assessment processes — drawing on solid knowledge of local Welsh agricultural practices to inspire and educate the next generation of agricultural professionals. Applications close 30 June 2026.
About the Role — Agriculture Education at Coleg Glynllifon, Wales
Institution: Coleg Glynllifon — a respected further education college with a strong tradition of agricultural and land-based skills training in Wales
Core Function: Develop students’ practical agricultural skills through well-planned, engaging activities and rigorous assessment processes
Local Knowledge Required: Candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of local Welsh agricultural practices, land management, and farming methods
Sector: Agriculture Education and Teaching — listed under Education / Teaching specializations via AgHires
Benefits Package: Competitive part-time salary plus local government pension rights and full holiday entitlements from day one
Career Opportunity & Growth in UK Agriculture Education
Strategic Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales — a region with a rich agricultural heritage and growing investment in land-based education and skills development
Pension Security: Local government pension scheme provides genuine long-term financial security — a rare and highly valued benefit in today’s part-time job market
Meaningful Impact: Directly shape the agricultural knowledge, practical skills, and professional futures of the next generation of Welsh farming professionals
Work-Life Balance: Part-time structure offers excellent flexibility for experienced agriculture professionals looking to combine their farming expertise with a rewarding teaching career
Position Overview
The Agriculture Practical Skills Supervisor at Coleg Glynllifon in Rhondda, Wales is an education-focused role designed for an experienced agricultural professional who has both the technical field knowledge and the interpersonal ability to develop students’ hands-on farming skills effectively. You will plan and deliver practical agricultural activities, assess student progress against defined learning outcomes, and draw on your familiarity with Welsh farming practices to make learning relevant, engaging, and deeply rooted in real-world agricultural experience. This is a genuinely fulfilling part-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about Welsh agriculture and wants to share that passion with the next generation of land-based professionals — while enjoying the stability of a local pension scheme and structured holiday entitlements.
Why This Role Matters: As Agriculture Practical Skills Supervisor at Coleg Glynllifon, you directly invest in Wales’s agricultural future by developing the practical skills, farming knowledge, and professional confidence of students entering the land-based sector, enjoy the genuine work-life balance of a part-time position that draws on your agricultural expertise without requiring a full-time commitment, benefit from a local government pension scheme that provides real long-term financial security alongside your competitive annual salary, contribute meaningfully to the preservation and advancement of Welsh agricultural traditions and practices through structured, skills-based education, and build a rewarding parallel career in agricultural education that perfectly complements a background in practical farming, land management, or rural skills development.
Key Responsibilities
Practical Agricultural Skills Development & Activity Planning
- Develop and deliver structured, practical agricultural activities that build students’ hands-on farming skills, technical knowledge, and professional confidence in a real-world educational setting
- Plan well-sequenced practical sessions that align with course learning objectives, covering relevant areas of Welsh agricultural practice including animal husbandry, crop management, land stewardship, and farm operations
- Ensure all practical activities are safe, well-organized, educationally purposeful, and appropriately challenging for students at varying stages of their agricultural education journey
Student Assessment & Learning Progress Monitoring
- Apply defined assessment processes to evaluate individual student progress in practical agricultural skills — providing clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback that supports each learner’s development
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date student assessment records, ensuring all documentation meets institutional and regulatory requirements for further education and agricultural qualifications in Wales
- Identify students who may require additional support or differentiated learning approaches, and adapt practical activities accordingly to ensure every student can progress meaningfully
Local Agricultural Knowledge & Curriculum Relevance
- Draw on strong, current knowledge of local Welsh agricultural practices, farming methods, seasonal cycles, and land management traditions to make practical learning sessions highly relevant and contextually grounded
- Ensure the agricultural skills curriculum reflects the realities of farming and land management in Wales — connecting classroom learning to genuine local industry needs and professional expectations
- Stay engaged with developments in Welsh agriculture, rural policy, and land-based industries to ensure the practical skills content delivered to students remains current, relevant, and career-focused
Supervision, Safety & Professional Standards
- Supervise all student practical activities with full responsibility for maintaining health, safety, and welfare standards throughout every hands-on agricultural session on site
- Ensure all practical work is conducted in compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, institutional policies, and agricultural industry standards applicable to educational settings in Wales
- Model and promote professional standards, respect for animals and the natural environment, and a genuine commitment to sustainable, responsible agricultural practice in every aspect of the role
Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- Demonstrable, practical knowledge of local Welsh agricultural practices — including relevant farming methods, land management techniques, and rural skills applicable to the Rhondda Cynon Taff region and wider Wales
- Hands-on experience working in agriculture, farming, land management, or a closely related land-based sector that provides the practical credibility needed to supervise and inspire student learning effectively
- An understanding of student assessment processes, practical skills development frameworks, or education delivery within a further education or vocational training context is a meaningful advantage
Personal Qualities & Skills
- Genuine passion for Welsh agriculture and a heartfelt commitment to developing the next generation of land-based professionals through skilled, patient, and engaging practical supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — with the ability to explain practical techniques clearly, build positive relationships with students, and support diverse learners in a productive educational environment
- Reliable, punctual, and professional in approach — with the personal maturity to take responsibility for student safety, practical activity delivery, and assessment quality in a part-time teaching role
About Coleg Glynllifon & AgHires
Coleg Glynllifon is a well-established further education college in Wales with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality agricultural, horticultural, and land-based skills training. Situated within the Welsh countryside, the college provides students with genuinely practical, industry-relevant educational experiences that prepare them for careers across Wales’s diverse agricultural and rural economy. AgHires is the specialist agriculture recruitment platform connecting skilled farming and rural professionals with rewarding employment opportunities across the UK and beyond — making this part-time Agriculture Supervisor role visible to the most qualified and passionate candidates in the Welsh agricultural sector.
Career Excellence: Apply before 30 June 2026 and step into a part-time Agriculture Supervisor role in Rhondda, Wales — where your farming expertise, local knowledge, and commitment to education come together to shape the future of Welsh agriculture, one student at a time.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Welsh Farmers: With strong local agricultural knowledge and a desire to share their practical expertise by supporting student learning in a part-time educational setting
- Land-Based Skills Professionals: With backgrounds in animal husbandry, crop management, land stewardship, or rural industries seeking a flexible, rewarding part-time role in Welsh agricultural education
- Agriculture Graduates: With a strong understanding of Welsh farming practices and an interest in contributing to practical skills education at further education level in South Wales
- Agricultural Technicians & Farm Managers: Looking to complement their active farming careers with a part-time supervisory role that offers pension security, holiday entitlements, and professional satisfaction
- Rural Skills Educators: Currently working in or transitioning into agricultural education, seeking a structured part-time opportunity within a respected Welsh further education institution
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