Horticulture Tutor

Brentwood College specialises in the education of students aged 19-22 years with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. We currently accommodate 21 high needs students who work towards developing life and work skills as they progress into adulthood.    

Brentwood school and college share a site and both organisations benefit from fabulous, purpose-built facilities including a hydro pool, specialist rooms, a soft play, a sensory light room and extensive grounds which provide opportunities for animal care, adapted bike riding, sporting activities, forest school and horticulture.

Do you have a passion for working outdoors and supporting young people with severe learning difficulties and autism to develop their skills in horticulture?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to primarily teach horticulture skills to adult learners at Brentwood College. Horticulture is an integral part of our curriculum. We have wonderful outdoor space including raised beds, a poly tunnel, a greenhouse an outdoor classroom and an area for keeping chickens.  There are lots of opportunities for further development.

To be successful in the role you will need to have a vision for delivering a horticulture curriculum across college, be able to share the vision and make it happen! 

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Development of a plan for the delivery of horticulture in Brentwood College

• Co-ordinating and delivering horticulture throughout College and Sixth Form; 

• Planning, assessing and recording student progress 

• Assessing and moderating students’ work to ASDAN criteria. 

• Pro-actively developing links with external organisations that can offer work experience opportunities and partnerships for our students

• Sharing skills and expertise with other staff at Brentwood.

At Brentwood we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Keeping our young people safe is our priority and any position will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be taken up.

We are seeking a tutor with: 

• A background/experience within horticulture or gardening alongside experience of working with young adults with severe learning difficulties and Autism

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to work as part of a highly effective team. 

Application forms and details are available from our website www.brentwoodschoolandcollege.co.uk/vacancies

Please contact Jude Lomas (Headteacher) or Katie Meredith (Assistant Head/College lead) if you would like to discuss the role and make arrangements to visit the school and college.