Lecturer - Horticulture

Location:

Biggleswade

Salary:
Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 03/08/2026 23:59

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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.

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Horticulture to join our Land-based Education department at The Bedford College Group.

• 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.

• 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 Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: 06 August 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork
  - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously
  - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred
  - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive…