At Myerscough, our values drive us: we are passionate about education, collaborative in our approach, professional in everything we do, and committed to Fredie (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement).
About the role
Are you an experienced arboriculture professional with a passion for higher education and developing the next generation of industry specialists?
Why join us?
We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Senior Lecturer in Arboriculture (Online Delivery) to join our Greenspace team.
This role is primarily home-based, with the majority of teaching delivered online. However, the successful candidate will be required to attend the Preston campus when needed for activities such as staff development, meetings, curriculum planning and learner engagement.
You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Higher Education arboriculture programmes, supporting learners to achieve their full potential and progress within the industry. You will also contribute to curriculum development, share best practice with colleagues and help ensure programmes remain current, engaging and responsive to industry needs.
We are looking for candidates with significant industry experience in arboriculture, experience of Higher Education delivery, excellent communication skills and a commitment to outstanding learner outcomes.
What We Offer:
- A generous holiday allowance of 42 days, pro rata plus bank holidays.
- Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
- Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme
We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.
Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.
Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.
Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.
The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.
As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.
Hours: 29.6 hours per week
Department: Greenspace & Creative Design
Location: Myerscough College (Mainly Online Delivery with some travel to Preston Campus)
Salary: £35,822 - £40,684 pro rata, per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience
Reference No: SLA-1910
Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026
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Senior Lecturer in Arboriculture 0.8 (Mainly Online Delivery) in Preston employer: Myerscough College
At Myerscough College and University Centre, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Croxteth, we offer flexible working arrangements, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where your contributions to widening participation in education are valued. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to breaking down barriers and enhancing the educational experience for adult learners across Liverpool City Region.
