Countryside, Wildlife and Environment Teacher

The role:

For this role, we are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and self-motivated person to lead the course management and deliver both classroom and practical training to level 3 countryside students.  The successful applicant will have plenty of industry knowledge as well as being able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.

You will work closely with other teachers from the Department to ensure that each learner receives a high level of service alongside excellent training and education.

The level 3 course has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Education Programme of the Year 2021 and runner up in 2022.

You will need experience of habitat management, be confident in delivering to current industry standards and be an inspiring teacher. A flexible and positive attitude is required to maintain the success of the provision and to develop this area of education and training further.

HORT62a – Job Description – Countryside Wildlife and Environment Teacher

Benefits

In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• A range of on-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Career development opportunities
• Reduced on-site horse livery rate – subject to suitability
• Strong College Values – Inspire, Challenge and Care

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Joanna Jeffery on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 2306 during normal working hours.

The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Status:

Permanent

 

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet business needs*

Candidates looking for part-time will be considered. Please indicate on your application how many hours per week you are applying for.

 

Salary:

£26,325 – £32,046 per annum depending on the candidates’ qualifications and experience on the Academic (Teachers) Grading Guidelines.

 

Reference Number:

HORT62

 

Department:

Horticulture

 

Closing Date:

Rolling

 

Interview Date:

As and when required

Kingston Maurward College reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.

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Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).