Apprenticeship Programme Manager in Horticulture
Location: Bicton
Salary: £27,846 to £33,201 FTE (SPM 1 to SPM4)
Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract
Closing Date: 23 September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
About the Role
Based at the beautiful Bicton campus, we are looking for an experienced individual to be part of the delivery team for our horticulture provision. We welcome knowledgeable applicants with a wide practical skillset within horticulture and a passion to transfer knowledge and skills to learners.
Skills & Experience
Applicants must have a minimum of a level 3 qualification in horticulture or a related subject. Experience in working within the horticultural sector is essential and candidates need to be confident they can deliver both practical and theory sessions to a range of learners. Previous teaching experience is not essential, however, being able to demonstrate training or development of staff in the industry would be advantageous. Knowledge of apprenticeships is also highly desirable.
Benefits
We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:
- Generous annual leave schemes – 37 days per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
- Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
- Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
- A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
- Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
- Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
How to apply
Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select ‘Apply Now’.
Contact us
If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team – [email protected]
The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,846.00-£33,201.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
