RHS Lecturer in Horticulture
Full Time, Permanent
36 hours, 52 weeks per year
Regents Park 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
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Lecturer in Horticulture with specialist knowledge of study courses awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
The successful candidate will be delivering and assessing both theoretical and practical courses that are prepared and developed in accordance with RHS awarding body policies and guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have prior knowledge, understanding and experience in delivering RHS teaching and learning programmes to students studying on these highly popular courses.
They will take responsibility for learner progress, monitoring & tracking, individual learning plans (ILP); holding regular tutorials and providing specialist advice and guidance relating to RHS requirements and developments.
They will support curriculum planning & development within the School, as required, alongside research for and production of course materials to meet the needs of all learners.
They will liaise with horticulture practical instructors, technicians and internal staff with regard to the provision of practical learner activities and ensure that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times.
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: 18 December 2020
Interview Date: TBC
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.