Floristry Lecturer

We are now looking for a Floristry Lecturer who is ready to inspire learners to develop their floristry skills, creativity and confidence.

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies. 

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About the role

We are now looking for a Floristry Lecturer who is ready to inspire learners to develop their floristry skills, creativity and confidence. You’ll deliver engaging, practical teaching and help students make progress.

You will:

• Plan and deliver floristry lessons.
• Demonstrate floral techniques and design ideas.
• Support learners with different needs and abilities.
• Assess work and give feedback.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.

About you

You will bring:

• Floristry knowledge and practical experience.
• A creative approach to teaching and learning.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.
• Patience and a supportive attitude.
• Enthusiasm for helping learners succeed.

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) and efficiency days. The role is eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment. 

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four‑month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in‑house Level 5 trained coaches. 

Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 

Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year. 

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.   

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.