Lecturer in Arboriculture and Forestry
Full Time, Permanent
36 hours, 52 weeks per year
Enfield, with travel to all centres
Capel Manor College is the only College in London that aims to deliver outstanding and inspirational and environmental land-based learning opportunities across the Greater London region. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the College “good” with good effectiveness of leadership and management. Aspiring to excellence, the College has an excellent reputation for quality, is financially strong and has continuous growth in student numbers. Fundamental to the College’s forward-thinking strategy is support for the environment and food supply in Greater London and the southeast
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer in Arboriculture and Forestry to teach on our variety of Introduction, Intermediate and Advance courses within the Agriculture, Arboriculture, Environmental Conservation and Outdoor Activities Department.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant, creative, and supportive team, with a shared passion and vision in making a positive impact to the lives of students of all ages and backgrounds. Having taught previously in Further education would be desirable but is not essential.
The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry or similar/higher, be comfortable teaching topics at to a variety of different course levels including but not limited to Tree Felling, Woodland Ecology, Practical Tree Work Skills, Plant and Soil Science and Tree Identification and be able to support students with assignments and research. Additionally, they will have experience working within the Arboriculture and Forestry Industry to provide up to date knowledge and capabilities to the learners.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Gardens.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Closing Date: 30 April 2021
Interview Date: TBC