Role: Lecturer – Horticulture
Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Horticulture to join our Land-based Education department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
• Teaching & Learning Delivery - Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess high-quality horticulture programmes across City & Guilds, T Level, and RHS Level 2 and 3 qualifications, using effective practical and theory-based teaching methods to support learner success.
• Learner Progress & Student Support - Monitor, assess, and report on learner progress, providing guidance, feedback, and personal tutoring to help students achieve their goals and progress into further study or employment.
• Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance - Develop schemes of work and learning resources, contribute to curriculum enhancement, and participate in quality assurance activities to maintain high educational standards.
• Industry Engagement & Resource Management - Maintain horticultural facilities and learning resources while developing strong employer and industry partnerships to enhance learner opportunities, employability, and curriculum relevance.
• Compliance & Professional Responsibilities - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health & safety, while engaging in continuous professional development and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
About you:
• Qualifications & Industry Expertise - Level 3 qualification in Horticulture (or higher), GCSE English and Maths, and willingness to achieve a teaching qualification, supported by recent industry experience and strong practical horticultural knowledge.
• Teaching & Training Capability - Experience delivering teaching, training, or assessment activities, with the ability to provide engaging practical and theory-based learning across a range of horticultural programmes and learner levels.
• Communication & Learner Support Skills - Strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support learner achievement, provide constructive feedback, and promote progression into further study or employment.
• Organisation & Professional Standards - Excellent organisational skills, reliability, and adaptability, with a learner-focused approach and the ability to maintain high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Flexibility & Continuous Development - Full driving licence, commitment to ongoing CPD and industry updating, and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support curriculum delivery and organisational needs.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
Interviews to be held: 06 August 2026
