Horticulture Skills Trainer for Positive Futures

Peopleplus; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Peopleplus is seeking an experienced Horticulture Industry Instructor to deliver Level 1 NOCN and Level 2 City & Guilds horticulture qualifications to learners in a prison environment, combining practical workshops with classroom learning.

You’ll mentor up to 24 learners, teach safe tool use, promote sustainable practices and help develop employability skills for after release. This role supports restorative approaches and collaboration with prison staff.

Qualifications

• Strong practical horticulture experience and industry knowledge.
• Experience delivering vocational training/learning.
• Knowledge of health & safety and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning needs.
• Calm, professional and supportive approach.
• Interest in helping people develop and progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Level 1 and Level 2 horticulture training.
• Support up to 24 learners.
• Develop learners’ practical horticulture skills with tools and machinery.
• Promote sustainable horticultural practices.
• Plan and supervise workshop activities with clear targets.
• Create a safe learning environment.
• Assist with sentence planning, parole and security reporting.

Skills

Horticulture expertise

Vocational training experience

Communication skills

Adapt learning needs

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 1 NOCN qualification

Level 2 City & Guilds Horticulture

Tools

Horticulture tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Peopleplus is seeking an experienced Horticulture Industry Instructor to deliver Level 1 NOCN and Level 2 City & Guilds horticulture qualifications to learners in a prison environment, combining practical workshops with classroom learning.

You’ll mentor up to 24 learners, teach safe tool use, promote sustainable practices and help develop employability skills for after release. This role supports restorative approaches and collaboration with prison staff.