Horticulture​/Gardening Lecturer

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Gardening/Horticulture Lecturer to deliver an engaging, practical and inclusive land‑based curriculum to learners across Entry Level to Level
2. This role plays a key part in supporting students to develop vocational skills, confidence and independence, while achieving meaningful academic and personal outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the Horticulture provision, ensuring programmes remain relevant, high quality and responsive to learner needs, while promoting high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

• Plan, deliver and assess a broad, balanced and differentiated Horticulture and land‑based studies curriculum, teaching programmes that may include horticulture, land‑based studies and elements of small animal care and husbandry.
• Assess, monitor and track student attendance, progress, development and attainment, providing timely, constructive written and verbal feedback to support learners’ next steps.
• Prepare, review and update subject materials to ensure a high‑quality learning experience, guaranteeing that teaching and learning meets internal quality standards and external inspection requirements.
• Contribute to marketing, promotion and recruitment activities for land‑based programmes and work collaboratively with colleagues to maximise student outcomes and maintain high standards of provision.

• GCSE Maths and English at grades A‑C/4‑9 (or equivalent).
• Experience with in the UK horticulture industry.
• UK QTS desirable.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of current developments in horticulture and land‑based studies (including small animal care where applicable).
• Experience working effectively with learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This role is ideal for a passionate horticulture professional who is committed to inspiring learners and developing a high‑quality, practical land‑based education offer.

• Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. The 4‑Day Working Week is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Wellbeing support: access to a wide range of first‑class mental health services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering a wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discount options valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase scheme, Critical Illness cover and Family Growth Support.
• Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we’re putting wellbeing first. We are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing.

Syon Manor College is a new post‑16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college offers a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which work towards employability or independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications. For over 19 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.