Horticultural Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment are seeking a Horticultural Teacher in Staines to deliver practical lessons for post-16 learners with SEND, focusing on hands-on horticulture alongside employability and PfA skills.

You will work in a specialist SEND setting, plan differentiated activities, assess progress and contribute to ILPs while safeguarding learners. Full-time, term-time, £160–£200 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching horticulture, gardening, or related subjects.
• Relevant horticultural qualification or teaching qualification.
• Experience with SEND or learning disabilities desirable.
• Strong practical knowledge of horticulture and plant care.
• Ability to plan and deliver practical, differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Understanding of vocational education and employability.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver horticulture lessons for post-16 learners with SEND.
• Teach planting, growing, garden maintenance, landscaping.
• Safely demonstrate and supervise use of tools.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual SEN needs.
• Develop employability and independent skills.
• Embed English, Maths, communication and problem solving.
• Assess learner progress and ILPs.
• Support PfA and future employment.
• Maintain safeguarding and health and safety.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and support staff.

Skills

Horticulture teaching

Teaching qualification

SEND experience

Plant care knowledge

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication skills

Independence development

Education

Horticultural qualification

Teaching qualification

Industry experience

Job description

Horticultural Teacher
Location: Staines - Hayes
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £160 - £200 per day

About the Role

A specialist post-16 SEND education provider in Staines is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Horticultural Teacher to join its vocational education team.

The successful candidate will deliver practical, engaging horticulture lessons to young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and learning disabilities. The role focuses on developing practical horticultural skills alongside employability, independence, communication and Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging horticulture and gardening lessons for post-16 learners with SEND.
• Teach practical skills including planting, growing, garden maintenance, landscaping and horticultural techniques.
• Safely demonstrate and supervise the use of horticultural tools and equipment.
• Adapt lessons and activities to meet individual SEN, learning and communication needs.
• Develop learners' employability, independence, teamwork and workplace skills.
• Embed English, Maths, communication and problem-solving into vocational learning.
• Assess learner progress and contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Support learners in developing skills linked to Preparation for Adulthood and future employment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour management.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, tutors and specialist support staff.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience teaching, tutoring or delivering training in horticulture, gardening, landscaping or a related subject.
• Relevant horticultural qualification, teaching qualification or industry experience.
• Experience working with SEND, SEN, learning disabilities or additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong practical knowledge of horticulture, gardening and plant care.
• Ability to plan and deliver practical, differentiated and engaging lessons.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and encourage independence.
• Understanding of vocational education, employability and Preparation for Adulthood is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What We Offer

• £160 - £200 per day
• Full-time, term-time-only contract.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist post-16 SEND setting.
• Practical and vocational learning environment.
• Supportive and collaborative education team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's confidence, independence and employability.
• Potential for ongoing work for the right candidate.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community