Head of Agriculture, Arboriculture and Environmental Conservation

Capel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental college in London seeks a Head of Agriculture, responsible for strategic leadership in agriculture, arboriculture, and environmental conservation. The candidate must have strong experience in teaching, land-based industries, and compliance. Excellent benefits include generous leave and a defined pension scheme. Applications from all sections of the community are welcomed.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to an online GP

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership of livestock and crop production.
• Evidence of delivering teaching and learning to a consistently high standard.
• Strong understanding of agricultural compliance and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Strengthen employer and industry partnerships for curriculum innovation.

Skills

Strategic leadership in agriculture

High-quality teaching and learning

Knowledge of livestock and crop production

Experience in land-based industries

Partnership development

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTLLS)

Higher-level vocational or academic qualification in agriculture or related fields

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College, and we are now seeking to appoint a Head of Agriculture, Arboriculture and Environmental Conservation (AAEC).

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing this specialist curriculum area across the College campuses. Working collaboratively and innovatively with staff, they will foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. The post holder will also provide strategic oversight of curriculum planning and development, ensuring provision is industry-led, compliant, and aligned with the College’s strategic priorities and the wider green skills agenda.

The Head of Curriculum will:

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring excellent outcomes, progression, and value added for students.
• Have strategic insight in to the Livestock and Crop Production industries supporting with the improvement journey at Forty Hall Farm, ensuring compliance with DEFRA, APHA, and Animal Welfare Act requirements. A working knowledge of Red Tractor, LEAF accreditations and maintaining organic status would be of benefit.
• Provide strategic curriculum leadership for agriculture, arboriculture, environmental conservation provision at Enfield, Mottingham and Forty Hall Farm. As well as looking to introduce relevant curriculum where required at other campuses.
• Ensure effective quality assurance, self-assessment, and compliance with Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.
• Strengthen employer and industry partnerships, supporting curriculum innovation, higher-level skills, and progression routes.
• Support with the delivery of high quality off the job training for apprentices through ensuring staff are trained in the requirements of apprenticeship delivery.

The text that follows describes the desired experience and qualifications.

We welcome applications from experienced curriculum leaders or outstanding practitioners ready to progress into senior leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a teaching qualification (PGCE or DTLLS), alongside a relevant higher-level vocational or academic qualification in agriculture, arboriculture, conservation, or a related land-based discipline. Experience of working in the land-based industries is essential, with evidence of delivering teaching and learning to a consistently high standard. Experience of strategic leadership of livestock and crop production in a college environment is essential as part of this role.

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. 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.