Horticulture Lecturer

Location: South Yorkshire
Hours: 29.5 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)
Duration: Temporary
Salary/Rate: from £25 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Reed Further Education are currently working with a leading Further Education provider to recruit a Horticulture Lecturer to join their team.

General Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality horticulture lessons to learners.
• Develop engaging schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
• Deliver both practical and classroom-based horticulture training.
• Assess learner work, provide timely feedback and monitor progress against targets.
• Support learners to achieve positive outcomes and successful qualification completion.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant horticulture qualification and/or substantial industry experience.
• Experience delivering education, training or practical instruction.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate learners with varying abilities and backgrounds.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Work with Reed Further Education?

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented professionals to join our team and help deliver high-quality education and support to learners.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area.
• A specialist Further Education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to training and development through Reed Learning and the Reed Assessment Centre.
• Great referral bonuses of up to £200 per successful referral.
• Access to roles throughout the UK, including remote and online opportunities.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have two years of references obtained and will be required to undergo a DBS check. All offers of work are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory safeguarding training within six weeks of their first assignment and annually thereafter.

Apply Now

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV by clicking Apply Now.

Your application should demonstrate your relevant experience, passion for education, and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for this particular role? Reed Further Education also recruits Lecturers, Assessors, Learning Support Assistants, Technicians, Administrators, HR professionals, Finance professionals, Facilities staff, and Interim/Senior Managers across the Further Education sector.