Fixed Term Lecturer in Horticulture, Skills Bootcamp

Capel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Online GP

Job summary

Capel Manor College is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Horticulture on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027. The role involves delivering and assessing to the required examination body standards across Levels 1 and 2, covering Amenity Horticulture, Plant Science, Propagation, Soil Science, Machinery, Landscaping and Ecology.

You will provide high-quality teaching, prepare engaging lessons, monitor progress and offer feedback, supported by practical instructors and technicians, with a strong

Qualifications

• Degree/HND or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Experience delivering and assessing to standard across Levels 1 and 2 in horticulture subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess to examination body standards across Levels 1 and 2 in Horticulture subjects.
• Prepare and deliver stimulating lessons and set goals to challenge students.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Work with practical instructors and technicians to support practical learner activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Horticulture knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

Degree or higher in related discipline

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting fixed-term opportunity, funded through the Greater London Authority's Skills Bootcamps, a short, flexible training programme designed around real industry needs.

The programme focuses on Horticulture and Green Skills, helping London's employers find and develop skilled people ready for work. They provide adults with the practical skills, knowledge and work readiness employers are looking for, helping to fill vacancies quickly and cost-effectively.

The ideal candidate will be delivering and assessing to the appropriate examination body standards across Levels 1 and 2 on a range of subjects related to Horticulture, including but not limited to Amenity Horticulture, Plant Science, Propagation, Soil Science, Machinery, Landscaping and Ecology, and basic Garden Design principles.

The post holder will provide high quality teaching and ensure the effective learning of students being taught. This will involve preparing and delivering stimulating lessons, setting goals that stretch and challenge all students, monitoring and assessing student progress, giving feedback and consistently demonstrating the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which are expected of students. They will be supported by a team of practical instructors and technicians with regards to the provision of practical learner activities and ensure that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times.

Applicants should possess a Degree, HND or other relevant qualification in a related discipline. We welcome applications from experienced Lecturers. We also value and accept applications from people currently or who have recently worked in industry that are keen to share their passion, skills and knowledge of the horticulture industry. If you are a horticulture enthusiast with the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students and if you are able to impart knowledge and develop understanding that promotes a love of learning and develops intellectual curiosity, we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed term position ending 31 July 2027.

About the College

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

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits.

These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP.

• generous annual leave
• access to a defined pension scheme
• retail and leisure discounts
• access to an online GP

For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.