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Job Title: Lecturer in Forestry and Arboriculture
Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 28th June 2026.
Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed.
About the role
The Academy of Land and Environment is a vibrant and industry-focused department delivering high-quality education and training in forestry, arboriculture, countryside management, and related disciplines.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Academy of Land and Environment as a Lecturer specialising in Forestry and Arboriculture. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and practical training to a diverse range of learners, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the land-based industries. The role also includes course management responsibilities, providing pastoral support, and contributing to curriculum development.
Key responsibilities:
1. Deliver outstanding teaching and practical instruction across forestry and arboriculture subjects.
2. Assess learner competence using a variety of methods in line with awarding body requirements.
3. Undertake course management duties including tutorials, pastoral care, and safeguarding.
4. Engage with employers and stakeholders to enhance student recruitment and employment outcomes.
5. Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will:
6. Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Forestry and Arboriculture or a related subject.
7. Possess relevant industry experience and CS qualifications (CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39).
8. Have or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
9. Demonstrate strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
10. Be committed to continuous professional development and inspiring learners.
We can offer you:
11. 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
12. Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution up to a maximum of 28.68%
13. Funded teacher training worth up to £7,000
14. Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
15. Enhanced sick pay
16. Employee Assistance Programme
17. Pluxee reward scheme
18. Free on site gym membership
19. Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
20. Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
21. Specalist equipment reflecting industry practice
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR team to arrange an informal conversation or tour with the hiring manager.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.
Safeguarding Statement
Reaseheath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.