Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group Instructor/Technician in Arboriculture [Ref: BRN4907] Pro rata of £24,598 to £24,695 per annum (i.e. £4,418.43 - £4,435.86) 8 hours per week, 36 weeks per year Are you an Arboriculture expert wanting to share your experience and expertise with engaged students at our fantastic land-based College? Perhaps you are working in the industry currently and want a part time opportunity on the side to share your skills and knowledge with the next generation of Arborists. You will join our Arboriculture team and assist with the practical teaching and assessing of our Arboriculture students. Our Brinsbury campus and estate is the exceptional setting for delivery of Arboriculture. The college grounds support our theoretical delivery and practical assessment of our learners utilising the 60 Acres of Woodland onsite. We have an experienced delivery team and support our learners to develop into industry primed employees, with scope to grow their own businesses or develop into industry primed employees. If you feel that you could share your passion and experience with the next generation of Arborists, then this could be an exciting opportunity and career for you. There is scope to grow our provision and potentially grow teaching hours once qualified. You should hold a level 2 or equivalent qualification in Arboriculture and NPTC tickets to support delivery of Chainsaw and climbing practical sessions. Our Staff Benefits: We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including: Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period (paid as part of the salary for this term time only role) which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only). Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff. Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG. Closing date: 1 September 2025 Interview date: 17 September 2025 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. 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