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Teacher of Horticulture Part time 0.4

Teacher of Horticulture Part time 0.4

Hadlow College

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
£23,903 to £32,157 per annum, pro rata
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 June 2017

Job overview

Hadlow College is Kent’s premier land-based College and one of the top such Colleges in the United Kingdom, having been confirmed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2010

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated teacher to deliver a range of Horticulture courses to Secondary School groups at Hadlow College. The successful candidate will need to have experience in teaching 11 - 16 year olds in Horticulture, Science, Environmental Sciences or a related field. Professional experience in garden retail, hard/soft landscaping or amenity horticulture is highly desirable.

In addition to the requirements detailed above, the ideal candidate will have teaching experience in a practical and/or classroom setting, together with a teaching qualification. Courses at the College are delivered across a range of provision types including schools, FE and HE, so applicants will also need to demonstrate that they can be adaptable, resourceful and resilient, have excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

This is a part-time position. There may be a requirement to travel between the Hadlow site and our Mottingham and Canterbury Campuses.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, salary sacrifice scheme and free car parking, this post also attracts 7 weeks holiday each year, pro rata (excluding bank holidays) and 3 additional statutory days designated by the College ( but usually taken over Christmas).

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable a prohibition check will be carried out.

To apply for this job, please complete an application form. The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853616. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Please return completed application forms to jobs@hadlow.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 26th June 2017
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th July 2017

When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.

Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.

For more information please contact jobs@hadlow.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 853616 if you would like to discuss this further.

Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

About Hadlow College

Hadlow College lies in the heart of picturesque West Kent, with good transport links that make it ideal for both town and country. Surrounded by farms and agricultural enterprises it is nevertheless only 40 minutes by train from central London and on direct bus routes to Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone. Within Hadlow village there exists a large range of amenities including restaurants, a small supermarket, post office, chemist and library. Further afield both Maidstone and Tonbridge offer a variety of entertainment options including theatres, cinemas, sports and shopping.

Mission Statement 

Hadlow College is Kent's premier land-based college and one of the top three such colleges in the United Kingdom. Our primary aim is to offer high quality education across all levels and curriculum areas and we benefit from a dedicated and hard working team of people who are passionate about their subject.

Hadlow College achieved a Grade 2 'good' rating in its December 2005 Ofsted inspection, confirming its place among the top education providers in the South East. The College has three campuses across Kent, the main site being at Hadlow near Tonbridge with two satellite sites at Mottingham in South East London and Canterbury which serve North West Kent and East Kent respectively.


"The mission of Hadlow College is to be an outstanding land-based College."

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