Horticulture Lecturer

Think FE; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

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 practical skills and horticultural knowledge.

This role is part-time (15 hours/week) with lessons on Thursdays and Fridays, requiring a teaching qualification or willingness to gain one. Previous experience training apprentices or junior colleagues is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Horticulture.
• GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Ability to explain practical techniques clearly.
• Organised planning and learner-support skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RHS Level 2 and 3 horticulture lessons.
• Plan lessons and teaching resources.
• Assess learners and provide feedback.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Provide teaching cover across programmes and support safeguarding.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Teaching ability

Organised planning

Education

Level 3 qualification in Horticulture

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

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.

05th November, 2026

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.