Work-Based Tutor in Horticulture (North West)

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

Would you like to use your knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation of horticultural professionals? Do you want a role that offers flexibility, professional development, and a great work/life balance? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Work-Based Tutor in Horticulture, you will mentor and support apprentices as they develop their skills and knowledge through the Horticulture and Landscape Operative apprenticeship standards. You will work flexibly to manage and visit a cohort of apprentices across the North West region who are employed in a variety of horticultural settings. Your role will be to engage, motivate, and guide apprentices to achieve their full potential by delivering effective, inspiring, and industry-relevant teaching, learning, and assessment.

Apply today to join our team of professional Work-Based Tutors and help shape the future of the horticulture industry.

Location of work

This is a field-based role supporting apprentices across the North West. You will work primarily from home, with full support from the College. You will be required to attend Apprenticeship and Skills development days at our Preston campus 3 to 4 times per year (subsistence and accommodation provided). From time to time, you may also collaborate with other tutors or deliver sessions from specific sites. On occasion, you may be asked to work outside your usual area for business reasons — in which case accommodation will be provided.

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well‑recognised partnership with the University of Lancashire and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land‑based and sports colleges in the UK.

Holidays – 32 days, pro rata plus bank holidays

Pension – Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

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. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. 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 under‑represented 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: 37 hours per week

Department: Apprenticeships and Skills

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £33,922 per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience.