Lecturer in Horticulture

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 15-06-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £34,463
• 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?

• A competitive salary
• Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive CPD and in-house teacher training (where applicable)
• We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees
• We are a Disability Confident Committed employer
• A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process
• A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house
• TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
• Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement
• Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday
• Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted Plumpton wine
• Discounts on Plumpton courses
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the onsite gym.

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.