0.2 Lecturer in Garden Design

Careers Site Advertising End Date
29 Sep 2024
All Locations
Regent's Park
Department
Horticulture & Garden Design
Salary Range for Advert
£31,108-£41,045pa for qualified Lecturers, £26,637-£29,484pa for unqualified pro rata
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Academic
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  • About The Role and Person

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Garden Design to provide high-quality teaching and learning to our Garden Design students.

    The College offers a range of garden and landscape design courses ranging from a Level 1 course in Introduction to Garden Design through to Level 3 courses in subjects such as the Principles and Practice of Garden Design and Plants and Planting for Garden Design.

    The post holder will provide high quality teaching on the College’s Garden Design courses and ensure the effective learning of students being taught. This will involve preparing and delivering stimulating lessons, setting goals that stretch and challenge all students, monitoring and assessing student progress, giving feedback and consistently demonstrating the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which are expected of students. 

    The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative and have experience working in the garden design industry. They will be able to teach subjects such as technical design and graphic drawing skills, the use of hard landscaping materials and the use of plants in garden design including topics such as plant selection, sustainable planting, structural planting and plant colour theory and practice.

    Applicants should possess a Degree, HND or other relevant qualification in a related discipline. We welcome applications from experienced Lecturers and from those with relevant industry experience who are interested in passing on their skills to others. If you are a gardening enthusiast with the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students and if you are able to impart knowledge and develop understanding that promotes a love of learning and develops intellectual curiosity, we want to hear from you.

    This is a part time role, working for 7.2 Hours per week. The actual salary is £6,221- £8,209pa for qualified Lecturers and £5,327-£5,896pa for unqualified Lecturers. 
  • 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.

Benefits of Working for Us

We offer our staff with competitive salary ranges and with a great benefits package that includes:

Generous Annual Leave

Academic staff and those on Leadership and Management scales receive 45 days of leave. Business and Learning Support staff get 30-32 days, with an additional five days after four years of service. All entitlements include bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Academic staff can join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, while Business and Learning Support staff can join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Both are defined benefit schemes offering tax-free lump sums at retirement, ill-health benefits, and financial protection for dependents.

CPD Opportunities

We offer various personal development opportunities, including support for unqualified lecturers to study the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. We also run five all-staff continual professional development (CPD) days annually.

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Online GP Service

Staff can consult with a GP 24/7, and their household members can access the service too.

Employee Assistance Scheme

The College offers a 24/7 confidential helpline for staff and their families providing counselling and advice. The service provides emotional help, support with family issues, legal advice, health and wellbeing advice and financial wellbeing guidance.

Cycle-to-work scheme

In partnership with Halfords our staff can purchase bikes and equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme.

Calm App

The College has partnered with Calm, the #1 mental health app, for stress relief, improved sleep, and overall wellness

Access to Capel Manor Gardens

Free entry for staff and one guest to our Gardens and some annual events.

Car Parking

Free, on-site parking at our Enfield, Mottingham and Crystal Palace Park campuses.

Health Benefits

We offer free eye tests and glasses for computer users, plus seasonal flu vaccinations.

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