Lecturer in Horticulture (RHS)

About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual with relevant experience and knowledge of the horticulture industry to provide instruction and lecturing to our adult learners and Further Education students.

You will be required to teach subjects such as plant science, planting practice, plant care and other horticulture related subjects at the required RHS standard. You will also teach horticulture and related topics to adult learners, Further Education students on full-time, part-time, apprenticeships and short courses through lectures and practical sessions. The successful candidate will contribute to the management, assessment and recruitment of students as well as having input into curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and practical sessions on plant science, planting practice, plant care, and other horticulture related subjects.
• Provide assessment and support to students across full-time, part-time, apprentice and short-course programmes.
• Help manage student recruitment, assessment and retention.
• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Vocational qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
• Appropriate endorsed teaching qualification (or commence studies within 1 year of employment).
• Extensive industry relevance within horticulture and a strong understanding of RHS standards and practice.
• Willingness and capacity to work towards the assessor and internal verifier qualifications.

Contact

Informal enquiries can be made to Alex Denham, CTL - Horticulture & Conservation at .

Benefits

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Pre-employment Checks

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.

Visa and Eligibility

• Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.