Horticulture lecturer

Horticulture Lecturer - SEN College (Lincoln)
Start: September | Lincoln | 1 day per week (Thursdays)
£150 - £160 per day | Long-term, ongoing opportunity
We are currently seeking an inspiring and hands-on Horticulture Lecturer to join a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) college in Lincoln. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong horticulture experience who is passionate about supporting learners to develop practical skills, confidence, and independence in a nurturing and supportive environment.
The Role
You will deliver engaging horticulture sessions to learners with a range of additional needs, helping them develop both practical gardening skills and transferable life skills. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference every week.
✔ 1 day per week (Thursdays only)
✔ Fully resourced with all lesson plans provided
✔ Focus on practical, outdoor, skills-based learning
✔ 1:1 and small group learner support
What You'll Be Doing
* Delivering practical horticulture-based learning sessions
* Supporting learners on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Following pre-prepared lesson plans while adapting to learner needs
* Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence
* Creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
* Helping learners build employability and life skills
About You
* Strong, proven experience in horticulture or gardening-related work (essential)
* Teaching, training, or mentoring experience desirable
* QTS not required - industry experience is key
* Experience supporting learners with additional needs is highly desirable
* Patient, approachable, and enthusiastic about hands-on learning
* Confident working in outdoor/practical environments
What's on Offer
* Long-term, stable opportunity within a supportive SEN setting
* Weekly consistent work (Thursdays only)
* Fully planned curriculum provided
* Competitive daily rate: £150 - £160 /day
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners' lives
If you are passionate about horticulture and want to use your skills to inspire and support learners in a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.

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