Lecturer in Horticulture

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 22-02-2026
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £36,454
• Hours: up to 1FTE (37.5 hours per week) for the right candidate

Description

There’s never been a more exciting or appropriate time to consider a teaching career at Plumpton College. With the significance of change in the industry and ambitious plans for continued development at the College, including our prestigious RHS programmes and higher level (FdSc) courses, we’re excited about the future.

Our curriculum has grown over the last 4 years, more than doubling in size, and as such we are looking to expand our diverse teaching team at the College.  We are looking to recruit a new member of the team to meet the demand of students wanting to study horticulture and support the sector in recruiting higher level graduates to the industry.

The post will require a dedicated professional horticulturalist, preferably with a teaching background, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate.  The role will require delivering across the department and could include teaching on our study programmes, apprenticeships, and Adult provision at our satellite centres in Brighton and Hastings.

Our award-winning destination garden, One Garden Brighton, provides a showcase for our students which combined with the diverse styles of gardens at Plumpton College cements our place as a centre of excellence for horticulture and provides a great opportunity for existing horticulture teachers and industry professionals looking for a career change.

“Becoming a lecturer at Plumpton College offered me the chance to give something back, advise young entrants coming into the industry and allowed me to pass on my passion…..which I hope has had a real impact on the students I teach…to play a part in their journey is a unique opportunity for anyone” (Lecturer & PGCE Trainee).

Why Join Us?

 

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, and Progressive—in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:   

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. 

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.  

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.  

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

Be Part of Something Bigger

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

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.