Horticulture Lecturer – Further Education

About the Role

Warwickshire College Group is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic part-time Lecturer in Horticulture to contribute to its further education teaching programme in Pershore. This is a permanent, part-time role, with teaching required on Thursdays and Fridays, the programme's designated delivery days. The successful candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.

Applicants must hold a degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, together with GCSE grades A–C or equivalent in English and Maths. A teaching qualification is required, although applications are also welcomed from candidates willing to complete the necessary training. Strong administrative and IT skills, alongside a commitment to continuing professional development, are essential.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Appointment is subject to mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, barred list check, right-to-work check, online search and, where applicable, a TRA check.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging horticulture teaching and contribute effectively to the relevant programme.

• Develop high-quality teaching materials and complete documentation relating to course planning and assessment.

• Assess learners, prepare appropriate schemes of work and maintain accurate records.

• Complete programme and college administration under the direction of the Head of School.

• Undertake internal verification when requested by the line manager.

• Participate in the college's annual lesson-observation process and engage positively with professional development.

• Maintain a safe learning and working environment in line with health and safety legislation and college policy.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk encountered through the role.

What We Offer

The role attracts a full-time equivalent salary of £27,841–£41,299 per annum, aligned with current further education lecturer pay expectations and dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• A comprehensive training programme and leadership development opportunities.

• Generous annual leave and up to four free college closure days each year.

• Paid carer's leave equal to the employee's usual working week.

• Health and wellbeing support, with access to a voluntary health cash plan.

• Pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking.

• Free use of the on-site gym, discounted courses and discounted salon treatments.

The closing date is 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm. CVs will not be accepted, so applicants should complete the required application form in full.

About the School

Warwickshire College Group is a further and higher education college group serving learners aged 16 to 99 across colleges in two counties. It provides education and training designed to build wider skills, improve learner destinations and respond to the needs of employers and industry.

The group holds degree-awarding powers from the Office for Students and reports that the academic quality and standards of its degrees are equivalent to those provided by a university. It is firmly committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all employees, volunteers and trustees to share this responsibility.