Head of School for Horticulture

Careers Site Advertising End Date
15 Nov 2024
All Locations
Enfield
Department
Horticulture & Garden Design
Salary Range for Advert
£48,583- £57,584 pa inclusive of London Weighting
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Leadership and Management
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  • About The Role and Person

  • Capel Manor College is looking to appoint an experienced curriculum leader to manage the delivery of its Horticultural programmes based across its Enfield, Mottingham, Regent's Park and Gunnersbury Park campuses.  The post holder will work with the Director of Green Skills to lead, manage and develop a high quality and cost effective curriculum area, which progresses towards and achieves the College's strategic and operational objectives in the curriculum area.  They will develop and implement quality improvement intervention strategies to create a rich and stretching experience for Horticulture students, leading to improvements in recruitment, retention, achievement and progression.  They will lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to maximise their potential and to ensure that their skills and abilities are deployed to achieve positive outcomes.  They will will also be responsible for undertaking operational management decision making for the School.  The post holder will also also develop and maintain records for the area, including student attendance, retention and achievement records and information and data relating to College quality standards.

    The ideal candidate will be an experienced curriculum manager with demonstrable success working in a management role within the education sector.  They should have proven record of raising and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and securing quality improvements.  They should have experience of motivating and leading a team to achieve desired outcomes and have experience of Further Education Curriculum delivery planning and administration.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced Horticulturalist with a working knowledge of the Horticulture curriculum and strong links with industry.  They will be well organised, have excellent administrative skills and the ability to problem solve and work using their own initiative to make decisions within agreed strategic guidelines.

    Working in collaboration with the Head Gardener and gardens team, the Head of School for Horticulture is a key role, ensuring the student development of industry standard skills and preparing students for careers within the sector. The College is unique with the extensive gardens supporting effective and innovative curriculum delivery, whilst fulfilling their role as a major visitor attraction in the local area.

    Capel Manor has some of the best facilities of any College in the country to support those seeking to be the leading practitioners in greenspace management and gardens design, and between them, our campuses boast over 30 acres of gardens.  Our Horticulture students achieve great things and recent achievements include picking up Gold at the prestigious BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair earlier this year for the creation of an environmentally conscious garden.

    This is a cross College role with some travel to other sites required.
     
  • 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

Long Service Awards

The College has a long service award scheme, designed to recognise and celebrate the dedication and contributions of our long-standing team members. The scheme includes payment for reaching service milestones ranging from £100 for 5 years’ service through to £1,250 for 25 years’ service.

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.

Access to Capel Manor Gardens

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

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