£27,500 - £35,500 + Full Teacher Training & Qualifications + 42 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Teachers' Pension + Progression + Benefits
Site based, commutable from Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, Garstang, Blackpool, Lancaster and surrounding areas.
Are you a Horticulture, Groundsperson or Landscaping professional looking to step into a teaching role where you can help develop the next generation of learners?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading land-based college as a Trainee or Fully Qualified Lecturer in Horticulture, with full training and support provided to help you gain your teaching qualification (if required). You'll use your hands-on industry knowledge to deliver engaging, practical and theory-based learning and support students to achieve key qualifications and progress into work.
You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where staff development is a priority and learner outcomes are at the centre of everything. The college offers a stable career path, long-term progression and a great work-life balance.
In this role, you'll plan and deliver Horticulture lessons, support learners through tutorials and progress tracking, and ensure assessment and feedback is completed to a high standard. You'll also contribute to course planning, quality processes and strengthening employer links to keep delivery aligned with the industry.
The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Horticulture (or a greenspace related subject) and have relevant industry experience. No teaching experience is required, as full training and qualifications will be provided.
This is a great chance to step off the tools, pass on your skills, and build a long-term career in education with outstanding holidays and pension.
The Role
* Deliver classroom and practical Horticulture lessons
* Support learners through tutorials, targets and progression planning
* Mark assessments and track progress using digital systems
* Contribute to curriculum planning, quality processes and employer engagement
The Person
* Level 3 qualification in Horticulture (or related greenspace subject)
* Strong industry experience in Horticulture/greenspace/landscaping
* Motivated to move into teaching and inspire learners
* Based within a commutable distance of Preston
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Salary description
£27500.00 - £35500.00 per year