Lecturer in Floristry Maternity Cover

Lecturer in Floristry Maternity Cover

Final date to receive applications: 22 September 2026

Department: Business Engagement

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £33,990 - £42,764 / year

Lecturer in Floristry (Maternity Cover)

Port Academy Building, Liverpool

Part-Time Maternity Cover (21 hours per week)

50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE

£33,990 – £42,764.41 Full-Time Equivalent Salary, Pro rata according to hours & weeks worked

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Inspire, Create and Shape the Future of Floristry

Hugh Baird College is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Lecturer in Floristry to join our Business Engagement Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vocational professional to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring successful learner outcomes and maximising every student's potential to progress to their chosen destination.

As a Lecturer in Floristry, you will teach students across a range of courses as assigned by the Curriculum Manager. You will create an engaging and professional learning environment, adapting your teaching to meet individual learner needs and supporting students to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and employability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Floristry teaching and learning, including schemes of learning and curriculum intent documentation.
• Developing assessments, marking work and providing clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.
• Supervising practical activities, workshops and work placements where appropriate.
• Using appropriate teaching methods, resources and technology, including the College's virtual learning environment.
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, assessment, achievement and progress, including Mark Book and registers.
• Supporting learner welfare, attendance, behaviour and personal development, referring students to appropriate College services where required.
• Contributing to curriculum development, quality assurance, course reviews and external partnerships.
• Participating in College activities including open events, admissions, employer engagement, parents' evenings and liaison with examination boards and external verifiers.

You will also be expected to maintain and develop your professional and vocational expertise through CPD, training, self-directed learning and engagement with external partnerships.

We are looking for a passionate and professional lecturer who can inspire learners and maintain high standards across teaching, assessment and learner support.

You should have:

• A minimum relevant Level 3 vocational qualification.
• A PGCE, Certificate of Education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• A qualification in Maths and English at Levels 4–9 (GCSE Grades A–C) or equivalent.
• A proven track record of successful teaching across a range of levels, including up to Level 3.
• Recent industry-related experience relevant to the academic discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant subject matter, examination and assessment requirements.
• Experience of developing external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Assessor and/or verifier awards or equivalent are desirable.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and raise…