Subject Tutor - Garden Design

Subject Tutor - Garden Design

Location: Bloomsbury, London
Part-Time (0.5 FTE) - 17.5 hours per week
Permanent Contract
Salary: £31,500 - £35,000 per annum(FTE)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 27 July 2025

West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is seeking an experiencedand inspiring Subject Tutor in Garden Design to joinour dynamic School of Design, based at our new Bloomsbury campus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly respectedspecialist institution that combines academic excellence withhands-on, practice-based learning. You will play a key role in shapingthe next generation of garden designers through studio-based teaching,assessment, and student support, as well as contributing to thedevelopment of our innovative curriculum.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver engaging teaching across our GardenDesign programmes.

• Support students' learning and development through tutorials,feedback, and guidance.

• Maintain and update learning resources via our Virtual Learning Environment.

• Contribute to programme development, quality assurance, andstudent recruitment activities.

• Collaborate with visiting lecturers, industry professionals andcourse teams to enhance curriculum relevance and graduate employability.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Garden Design or a closely related discipline.

• Significant professional and teaching experience within thegarden design sector.

• Strong knowledge of garden design theory, practice, andspecialist techniques.

• Confidence using SketchUp, Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, andMS Office.

• A collaborative, student-centred approach and excellentcommunication skills.

Desirable:

• A PgCert in Higher Education or Fellowship of the HEA.

• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as BIID, SBID, or RIBA.

Why Join Us?

West Dean College is a truly unique place to work-set in the SouthDowns National Park and now with a London presence. We're proud tofoster a vibrant community of creatives, practitioners, and educators.You'll enjoy:

• 38 days annual leave (FTE), including Bank Holidays

• Generous pension scheme

• Free and discounted short courses

• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply:

Apply online through our recruitment portal by midnight onSunday 27 July 2025.

If you're passionate about education and design, and want to make alasting impact in a unique learning environment, we'd love to hearfrom you.