– this role does not offer sponsorship
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
1. Plan, deliver and assess a broad, balanced and differentiated Horticulture and land-based studies curriculum.
2. Teach a range of programmes, which may include horticulture, land-based studies and elements of small animal care and husbandry.
Assessment and Student Progress
3. Assess, monitor and track student attendance, progress, development and attainment.
4. Provide timely, constructive written and verbal feedback to support learners’ next steps.
Curriculum and Quality
5. Prepare, review and update subject materials to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
6. Ensure teaching and learning meets internal quality standards and external inspection requirements.
Wider College Contribution
7. Contribute to marketing, promotion and recruitment activities for land-based programmes.
8. Work collaboratively with colleagues to maximise student outcomes and maintain high standards of provision.
Experience and Qualifications Required
9. GCSE Maths and English at grades A–C / 4–9 (or equivalent).
10. Experience within the UK horticulture industry.
11. UK QTS desirable
12. Up-to-date knowledge of current developments in horticulture and land-based studies (including small animal care where applicable).
13. Experience of working effectively with learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
14. 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
About Us
Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.
For over 19 years Options Autism have 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 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
15. Life Assurance
16. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
17. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
18. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
19. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
20. Cycle to Work Schemes
21. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
22. Critical illness cover
23. Family Growth Support - *inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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