Assessor​/Trainer - Plant Sciences

Assessor / Trainer - Plant Sciences Employer

RNN Group

Dearne Valley College, Rotherham

£29,455 to £32,515 a year

Full Time

Onsite

14 September 2026

Permanent

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Are you a passionate, industry-skilled Plant Sciences specialist ready to make your mark? This is a brand-new, dynamic role where you won’t just teach—you’ll innovate. You will have the unique opportunity to shape, grow, and drive our Plant Sciences curriculum (Entry Level to Level
3) across study programmes, adult courses, and apprenticeships, while expanding our exciting commercial ventures.

This role will encompass development and growth of our course offering at study programme, apprenticeship, adult and short courses, alongside commercial opportunities. This is a real opportunity as a passionate and innovative industry-skilled specialist to make this your own ‘Centre of Excellence’ within the region growing both the curricula offering alongside commercial aspect.

• Inspire & Deliver:
  Lead high-quality classroom, online, and practical training, ensuring students from school leavers to adults exceed their potential.
• Innovate the Curriculum:
  Design, plan, and evaluate cutting-edge course content and resources that reflect current industry trends.
• Get Hands-On:
  Manage student support through project supervision, exciting field excursions, and pastoral care. You will also be responsible for maintaining the land and growing flora to meet both curriculum and commercial needs.
• Lead & Collaborate:
  Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the lecturing and assessment team, while working closely with academic partners and industry stakeholders.
• Drive Commercial Success:
  Grow regional commercial opportunities and manage related budget targets and KPIs (such as recruitment and retention) alongside your Curriculum Performance Lead.

• Industry Expertise: A strong, recent background in Land-Based industries, plant biodiversity science, and commercial activities.
• Qualifications:
  
  A relevant Level 3 Plant Science qualification (or equivalent), a Level 3 teaching or training qualification and an Assessor qualification.
• Educational
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience delivering strong outcomes and high-quality teaching within an education establishment.
• Curriculum Knowledge: A solid understanding of Plant Science curricula and relevant industry licenses (e.g., NPTC / Licenses to Practice or Lantra-approved qualifications).
• Great Connections:
  An established network of industry professionals to help shape our future curriculum and secure first‑hand work experience for our students.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

You will join a small, busy, and highly collaborative team, reporting directly to the Curriculum Performance Lead for Animal Care and Plant Sciences.

You’ll have the autonomy to run your programme while receiving the support and structure needed to hit your targets and truly thrive.

• Access to local government pension scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6%)
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support…