Associate Lecturer in Horticulture
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £18.02 – £31.62/hour
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Lecturer in Horticulture to join our Horticulture team delivering at Level 1 and Level 2 based at our Brinsbury Campus. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £18.02 – £31.62 per hour.
The Chichester College Group is the largest provider of further education in Sussex and is comprised of 5 Colleges based at Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Haywards Heath, and Brinsbury near Pulborough which is land-based. Through our Colleges, we educate and train around 25,000 full and part-time students every year and provide teaching excellence to meet the future needs of the regions' employers.
In return for joining us as our Associate Lecturer in Horticulture, we will offer you:
Competitive Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave package
Discounted private medical care
Subsidised local gym membership, plus more
Associate Lecturer in Horticulture role:
You will be responsible for teaching learners practical and theory skills and knowledge in Horticulture and Soft/Hard Landscaping. The course units are all delivered as project-led practical sessions supported with theory-based portfolios of evidence.
Hard Landscaping
Soft Landscaping
Planting and establishment of plants
Maintaining plants
Lawn maintenance
Key Responsibilities of our Associate Lecturer in Horticulture:
Undertaking teaching and learning-related activities, as agreed
Ensuring that appropriate learning materials are prepared and assessments and assignments are undertaken in a timely manner
Undertaking administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters
Contributing to the development of curricula and learning activities, taking into consideration literacy and numeracy development, and equality and diversity
Understanding personal responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding
Keeping up-to-date with current issues, changes, and policies relating to the educational sector
Adopting a proactive approach to participation in appropriate meetings and training, as agreed with the curriculum area
Working within the context of the Group’s core values, code of conduct, quality requirements, and continuous improvement ethos
Undertaking their duties in accordance with Group policy and procedures, particularly with respect
Our ideal Associate Lecturer in Horticulture should have the below skills and experience:
Relevant industry experience within Hard Landscaping and Design
Working knowledge of Horticulture and Hard Landscaping
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
An understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups
Level 3 (or equivalent) in a related subject
Level 2 literacy and numeracy
A Certificate in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education or working towards
Time management skills, organisational skills, and the ability to meet targets and deadlines
Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills
Ability to manage challenging behaviour
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
Evening and weekend work as required
Closing date: Thursday 14th October 2021
Interview date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
If you would like to learn more about our Associate Lecturer in Horticulture role then please click ‘apply’ today!
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer
More Information
- Address Pulborough, West Sussex, United Kingdom
