Horticulture Lecturer

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Worcestershire seeks a Horticulture Lecturer to teach RHS Level 2 and 3 courses to adult learners. The role is part-time (15 hours per week, Thursday and Friday) with focus on practical skills development and horticultural knowledge.

You will need a Level 3 in Horticulture, GCSEs in Maths/English at grade C/4 or higher, and a teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one. Teaching experience in applying horticultural techniques is valued.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Horticulture.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to gain one.
• Relevant horticultural knowledge and the ability to explain practical techniques clearly.
• An organised approach to planning, assessment and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging horticulture lessons, predominantly on RHS Level 2 and 3 adult courses.
• Plan lessons and prepare teaching resources.
• Assess learners work, provide feedback and maintain accurate student records.
• Provide teaching cover across adult, apprenticeship and school-leaver programmes where appropriate.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, and course quality assurance.

Skills

Organised planning

Assessment and feedback

Clear explanation of practical methods

Education

Level 3 qualification in Horticulture

GCSE Maths and English (C/4) or equivalent

Teaching qualification or willingness to gain one

Knowledge of horticulture and practical techniques

Organised approach to planning and supporting learners

Job description

Horticulture Lecturer

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: £27,800 £41,300 FTE (actual salary £11,200 £16,800 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, part-time, 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working days: Thursday and Friday

Think FE is recruiting a Horticulture Lecturer for a land-based college in Worcestershire. You ll predominantly teach RHS Level 2 and 3 courses to adult learners, helping them develop their practical skills and horticultural knowledge.

This could suit an experienced lecturer or a horticulture professional who has trained apprentices or junior colleagues and would like to move into teaching. You ll need a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

The role

• Deliver engaging horticulture lessons, predominantly on RHS Level 2 and 3 adult courses.
• Plan lessons and prepare teaching resources.
• Assess learners work, provide feedback and maintain accurate student records.
• Provide teaching cover across adult, apprenticeship and school-leaver programmes where appropriate.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, and course quality assurance.

What you ll need

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Horticulture.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to gain one.
• Relevant horticultural knowledge and the ability to explain practical techniques clearly.
• An organised approach to planning, assessment and supporting learners.

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