Lecturer in Horticulture - Brooksby College

Lecturer in Horticulture - Brooksby College

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: Sunday, 24th May 2026

We're looking for a Lecturer in Horticulture to join our team at Loughborough College Group. The formal grounds at Brooksby are well resourced with ornamental plant displays, a wide range of plant types and many ornamental, decorative, horticultural features that are used extensively for student practicals, along with our industry standard glasshouses.

We have a unique opportunity for a Horticulture specialist to join the college at Brooksby and be part of our journey to become a Lecturer at a leading Land-based provider. As a Horticulture Lecturer you will have the ability to deliver across the full range of the department's provision. Specific subject areas will include decorative and production horticulture with emphasis on amenity and landscape areas as well as an interest in garden design. The ability to teach applied subjects, in particular plant and soil science, is also necessary as is good plant knowledge and nomenclature.

These are really exciting times in Horticulture and a growing demand from school leavers and adults to study in this career path. Our students are also involved with the local community and external projects as time allows, as well as undertaking relevant and meaningful work experience.

Working as part of the Land-based team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You should possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of Horticulture and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques. You should also have relevant and up-to-date contact with horticultural industry professionals and organisations.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are a disability confident employer and welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits include:

• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities