Lecturer in Horticulture (Variable Hours)

Location: Lackham, Wiltshire

Salary: £20.51 - £24.72 per hour plus holiday pay (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)

Job Type: Variable Hours

Close Date: 18th July 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Variable Hours Lecturer in Horticulture to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Horticulture - The Role:

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable horticulture professional to join our team as a Variable Hours Lecturer. Whether you have experience in education or are an industry expert looking to take your first steps into teaching, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of horticulturists.

As a Lecturer in Horticulture, you will deliver high-quality, practical, and theory-based teaching to learners at different stages of their education. You will contribute to the development of a curriculum that reflects current industry standards and supports learners in achieving their goals.

Lecturer in Horticulture - Key Responsibilities:

Inspire and Educate: Share your knowledge and insights with our eager students.
Engage and Motivate: Deliver engaging and relevant teaching, learning, and assessment experiences.
Innovate: Develop creative schemes of work and lesson plans that captivate and educate.
Support: Provide guidance and support to students, helping them achieve their career goals.
Collaborate: Work with industry partners to enhance our curriculum and offer valuable work placement opportunities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the Horticulture industry.

Lecturer in Horticulture - You:

We are looking for individuals who have:

Industry Expertise: Substantial professional experience in horticulture, landscaping, garden design, or a related field.
Passion for Teaching: A strong desire to share your expertise and help others succeed.
Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Further Education Experience: Experience in Further Education is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

Flexible working arrangements to fit around your availability
Opportunities to work in well-equipped horticultural facilities
A supportive, forward-thinking team focused on delivering quality education
The chance to make a real difference in learners’ lives and career paths

If you are ready to share your expertise and help shape the future of horticulture education, we would love to hear from you.

Lecturer in Horticulture - Benefits:

competitive salary
37 days annual leave, pro rata for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
discounts with a wide variety of retailers
free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Horticulture - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Horticulture opportunity, please click 'Apply’ now.

Applications for this role close on the 18th July 2025 .

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.