Lecturer in Horticulture

Capel; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Online GP access

Job summary

Capel Manor College in London is seeking a Lecturer in Horticulture to deliver high-quality teaching and learning to Level 1–3 students, covering topics from plant science to landscape and ecology.

You will assess students, monitor progress, set goals, and provide feedback while collaborating with practical instructors to ensure safety and engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related horticulture discipline.
• Experience delivering and assessing to exam body standards (Levels 1–3).
• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Commitment to health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Horticulture lessons across Levels 1–3.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare and deliver stimulating lessons with practical activities.
• Collaborate with instructors and technicians to support learning.

Skills

Teaching

Horticulture knowledge

Assessment

Lesson planning

Education

Degree or equivalent in horticulture

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Horticulture to provide high-quality teaching and learning to our horticulture students.

The ideal candidate will be delivering and assessing to the appropriate examination body standards across Levels 1 to 3 on a range of subjects related to Horticulture, including but not limited to Amenity Horticulture, Plant Science, Propagation, Soil Science, Machinery, Landscaping and Ecology, andbasic Garden Design principles.

The post holder will provide high quality teaching on the College’s Horticulture courses and ensure the effective learning of students being taught. This will involve preparing and delivering stimulating lessons, setting goals that stretch and challenge all students, monitoring and assessing student progress, giving feedback and consistently demonstrating the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which are expected of students. They will be supported by a team of practical instructors and technicians with regards to the provision of practical learner activities and ensure that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times.

Applicants should possess a Degree, HND or other relevant qualification in a related discipline. We welcome applications from experienced Lecturers and from those with relevant industry experience who are interested in passing on their skills to others. If you are a horticulture enthusiast with the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students and if you are able to impart knowledge and develop understanding that promotes a love of learning and develops intellectual curiosity, we want to hear from you.

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.