Practical Instructor in Horticulture

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

Job summary

Capel Manor College is seeking a Practical Instructor in Horticulture to deliver hands-on teaching, demonstrations and support for students across specialist programmes. You will help prepare practical sessions, resource materials and assessments, ensuring equipment and plant material meet high standards.

The role requires enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, safe operation of tools & machinery, and the ability to work independently and within a team across campuses.

Qualifications

• Broad range of practical horticultural skills.
• Confident in the 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.
• Prepare and resource practical sessions and assessments.
• Ensure plant material, tools, machinery and equipment are available and maintained to a high standard.
• Support students across the College’s horticulture programmes and share best practice with campus colleagues.

Skills

Practical horticulture

Tool operation & maintenance

Organisation & self-motivation

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

Horticultural machinery

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 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.