0.8 Practical Instructor in Horticulture - Acton - Capel

Description

About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist, with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a practical Instructor, you will support the teaching staff and students across all courses within the College's specialist Horticulture programmes, other duties will include resourcing plant material and tools for the students and maintaining equipment and resources. There will be a requirement to ensure the gardens/grounds and practice areas are maintained in a sustainable way and meet exemplary horticultural standards at all times. You will be responsible for liaising with the Gunnersbury Park Manager to secure practical work for students as well as developing additional relationships with local external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring a broad range of industry skills, including the ability to operate, maintain, and repair horticultural machinery, as well as experience working in a training or education setting. A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture is essential, and holding a PA1/PA6 certificate is desirable.

This role requires someone who is highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to work flexibly and independently to support the smooth delivery of practical courses and assessments.

You will work in conjunction with Practical Instructor colleagues from other campuses to effectively plan and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the site. Travel to other campuses may be required to provide additional support when needed.

Please note that this is a physically demanding role involving year‑round outdoor work. This is a part‑time role working 28.8 hours per week. The actual salary is £22, £25,543.20 inclusive of London Weighting.

About the College

• Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces.
• Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
• At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.
• Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.