0.8 Practical Instructor in Horticulture

Capel; Acton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental college in England seeks an experienced Horticulturist to support Horticulture programmes. The role involves practical instruction, resource management, and collaboration with teaching staff. Applicants should hold a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture and ideally have a PA1/PA6 certificate. This part-time position offers an actual salary of £21,471.20 - £24,560 and includes various staff benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to online GP

Qualifications

• Experience in a training or educational setting.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff and students across Horticulture programmes.
• Resource plant material and tools for students.
• Maintain gardens and practice areas sustainably.
• Liaise with Gunnersbury Park Manager for practical work opportunities.

Skills

Operating horticultural machinery

Maintaining horticultural machinery

Training experience

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Horticulture

PA1/PA6 certificate

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist, with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a practical Instructor, you will support the teaching staff and students across all courses within the College’s specialist Horticulture programmes. Your duties will include resourcing plant material and tools for students and maintaining equipment and resources. You will also ensure that gardens/grounds and practice areas are maintained sustainably and meet high horticultural standards. Additionally, you will liaise with the Gunnersbury Park Manager to secure practical work opportunities for students and develop relationships with local external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of industry skills, including operating, maintaining, and repairing horticultural machinery, along with experience in a training or educational setting. A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture is essential, and a PA1/PA6 certificate is desirable.

This role requires someone who is highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working flexibly and independently to support practical courses and assessments effectively.

You will collaborate with Practical Instructor colleagues from other campuses to plan and manage the site’s daily operations. Travel to other campuses may be necessary to provide additional support.

Please note that this is a physically demanding role involving outdoor work year-round. It is a part-time position working 28.8 hours per week, with an actual salary of £21,471.20 - £24,560, inclusive of London Weighting.

About The College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of students and adults achieve careers working with animals, plants, and the environment. As London’s environmental college, it plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with essential skills and knowledge to preserve London’s wildlife, parks, and green spaces.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts, and access to an online GP. For more information, please click here.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We also prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not hold a sponsorship license and cannot consider applicants without the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.