Landscaping Teacher

Landscaping Teacher Department: Land Based Industries Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Reference: REC2206 | Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th July 2025 The Opportunity Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, you’ll work in a scenic, practical environment equipped with outdoor teaching spaces, gardens, greenhouses, and a full range of commercial grounds maintenance equipment. You will help shape the skills and confidence of future professionals in the landscaping and horticulture sector. In this role, you’ll plan and deliver hands-on lessons across a variety of landscaping topics, such as hard and soft landscaping, plant knowledge, soil science, garden design, and machinery operation. Your teaching will reach a diverse group of learners, including school leavers on Level 1–3 programmes, adults returning to education, and apprentices who are already employed in the industry. You’ll focus on creating a welcoming and engaging classroom environment that supports learners in developing both technical skills and confidence. Working closely with the Curriculum Team, you’ll help to develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that meet both curriculum requirements and industry standards. You’ll play an active role in assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback, while also ensuring that records are kept up to date in line with college and awarding body expectations. Practical work will form a key part of your teaching. You’ll organise and supervise landscaping activities and projects on campus and, where appropriate, at external sites. You’ll also promote professional behaviours, sustainability, and safe working practices throughout your sessions. You’ll contribute to quality assurance processes, curriculum development, and student enrichment activities, as well as employer engagement and progression planning. This role offers you the chance to make a real difference by passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of landscaping professionals in a unique and inspiring setting that gives you access to excellent facilities. About You We’re looking for someone who brings both passion and practical experience in landscaping or horticulture. You’ll need strong technical skills across a range of landscaping areas, such as hard and soft landscaping, plant identification, machinery operation, garden design, or soil science. You’ll be confident working with a variety of learners, including young people and adults, and you’ll understand how to adapt your approach to support different learning styles and needs. Communication, organisation, and the ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical sessions will be key. We’re also looking for someone who values professionalism, promotes safe working practices, and is committed to continuous improvement — both in your own development and in the learning experience you offer your students. If you enjoy working in a team, want to help others succeed, and are ready for a rewarding new challenge, this could be a great opportunity for you. Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity. Required * A relevant Level 3 qualification in landscaping, horticulture, or a related subject * A recognised teaching qualification — or a willingness to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) * GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) in English and Maths * Practical experience in horticulture, gained either in an industry setting or through teaching and training others Reasons to join us * We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays) * Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days * Teachers’ Pension Scheme * We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days * Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress * Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval) * 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP * Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork * Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield * Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities * Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App * Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work * Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines * Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon * On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options * Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members * Our shared purpose – We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff The Barnsley College Advantage When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of: * Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals * A range of flexible working opportunities * Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability * Short- and Long-Term development commitments * Access to experiencing work in a range of areas * Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation * Reward and Recognition * Having your voice heard at every level * Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest. Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS. Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children