Horticulture Technician

Horticulture Technician

This part‑time position requires working 21 hours per week throughout the year, with the workdays set as Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. The role pays between £13,677.24 and £15,201.73 on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale (the full time equivalent of this salary would be £24,098 to £26,784).

As a Horticulture Technician you will play a vital role in maximising student potential and achievement by providing both technical and practical support within our indoor and outdoor horticulture training environments. Your work ensures high‑quality training sessions, safe practical delivery and successful preparation for EPA and RHS assessments. You will be responsible for preparing materials and maintaining resources for practical tasks, facilitating the implementation of engaging and inclusive learning activities across all seasons and training cycles to support apprentice learning, plant establishment and maintenance.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification, relevant to horticulture background, experience and practical skills. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the Southeast. We have four main campuses in Langley, Windsor, Egham and Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state‑of‑the‑art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

• Generous non‑working day entitlement
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 8th February 2026; however interviews will be held on a rolling basis. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.