Lecturer in Horticulture

Dovetail and Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Lecturer in Horticulture to join its FE teaching team in the West Midlands. The role focuses on delivering practical sessions and contributing to the curriculum across horticulture programmes, helping learners progress into the sector.

You will also support learners' practical development, assess progress, and maintain current industry-aligned content while adhering to safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in horticulture.
• Industry experience in horticulture.
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across horticulture courses.
• Support learners to develop practical horticultural skills and knowledge.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content remains current and relevant.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

Level 3 horticulture qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Horticulture

Part Time | Permanent | Thursdays and Fridays

Location: the West Midlands

Are you an experienced horticulture professional looking to pass your knowledge on to the next generation?

About the Role

A further education provider in the West Midlands is looking for a Lecturer in Horticulture to join its teaching team. You'll deliver engaging and practical sessions across horticulture programmes, helping learners build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to progress into the sector.

Alongside teaching, you'll support learners' practical development, assess their progress and contribute to a curriculum that reflects current industry practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and high-quality teaching across horticulture courses.
• Supporting learners to develop practical horticultural skills and knowledge.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
• Contributing to curriculum development, ensuring content remains current and relevant.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in horticulture
• Industry experience in horticulture
• A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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