Teacher of Horticulture

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Please note that the anticipated start date for this role is approximately December 2026.

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a part-time Teacher of Horticulture to join our team at the beautiful Broomfield Hall campus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Level 2 Practical Horticulture Skills programme, teaching and assessing modules such as planting, propagation, pruning, fertilisers and building walls and structures.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the preparation, delivery, and assessment of teaching a Level 2 horticulture programme, ensuring that agreed performance and quality standards are consistently met. A key part of the role will be carrying out personal tutor responsibilities, delivering the tutorial programme, and ensuring that students are supported to achieve their qualification.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the horticulture sector and hands-on horticulture industry experience, ideally with experience across a variety of industry settings. You’ll have previous experience of teaching students within an educational setting. Experience of teaching the City & Guilds Practical Horticulture Skills qualification at Level 2 is desirable, alongside up‑to‑date industry CPD and experience. Holding a recognised teaching qualification, prior Further Education teaching and assessment experience would be a strong advantage.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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