Practical Instructor in Horticulture

Capel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

Capel Manor College is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to join as Practical Instructor, supporting and inspiring the next generation of horticultural professionals. This hands-on role blends practical teaching with the development of high-quality learning environments.

You will demonstrate techniques, prepare sessions, maintain tools and plant material, and travel to other campuses as needed. A proactive, independent worker with broad horticultural skills is essential; London weighting

Qualifications

• Broad range of practical horticultural skills and knowledge.
• Confidence in safe operation and maintenance of horticultural tools and machinery.
• Ability to undertake routine maintenance and basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical instruction, demonstrations and guidance in horticultural techniques.
• Help prepare and resource practical sessions and assessments.
• Maintain plant material, tools and equipment to a high standard; travel to other campuses as required.

Skills

Practical horticultural skills

Safe operation of tools & machinery

Tools

Horticultural tools

Job description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Horticulturist to join our team as a Practical Instructor, supporting and inspiring the next generation of horticultural professionals.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines horticultural practice, student instruction and the development of high-quality practical learning environments. Working alongside teaching staff, you will support students across the College’s specialist Horticulture programmes, helping them develop the practical skills, confidence and professional standards they need to progress into employment or further study.

A key part of the role will be providing practical instruction, demonstrations and guidance in a range of horticultural techniques, reinforcing safe working practices and current industry standards. You will help prepare and resource practical sessions and assessments, ensuring that appropriate plant material, tools, machinery and equipment are available and maintained to a high standard.

We are looking for someone with a broad range of practical horticultural skills who enjoys sharing their knowledge with others. You should be confident in the safe operation and maintenance of horticultural tools and machinery, with the ability to undertake routine maintenance and basic repairs.

You will need to be organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while also being an effective member of the wider horticulture team.

You will work collaboratively with Practical Instructor colleagues across the College’s other campuses to share expertise, resources and good practice and to support the effective day-to-day operation of our horticultural provision. Occasional travel to other campuses may be required.

The actual salary for this role is £22,920 - £25,543 inclusive of London Weighting.

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 protecting 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.