Teaching Instructor in Horticulture

About The Team:

SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. SRUC's principal purpose is to advance education, science, research, and environmental protection and improvement in rural and land-based industries, both domestically and internationally.

The Horticulture Team is at the heart of cultivating knowledge, skills, and innovation in the dynamic world of plants, landscapes, and green spaces. Based across our campuses in Edinburgh, Elmwood, and Oatridge, and in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, our team brings together experienced horticulturists, garden designers, plant scientists, and educators to deliver a rich and hands-on learning experience.

The Horticulture Team delivers a range of courses from introductory to advanced levels. Our lecturers and support staff bring decades of industry experience, from wholesale nursery management to plant health policy. They are passionate about plants and committed to nurturing the next generation of horticultural professionals.

The Opportunity:

SRUC is seeking an experienced Teaching Instructor in Horticulture to join our dynamic team within the Agriculture, Horticulture & Engineering Sciences department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with a strong background in Horticulture to contribute to the development of future leaders in horticultural sciences.

Based at SRUC's Elmwood Campus in Cupar, Fife, you will work with the Senior lecturer in the Horticulture department in contributing to the coordination & delivery of Horticulture Work Based Learning Programmes mainly at the Elmwood Campus but this may also include delivery at other SRUC campuses.

You will deliver practical vocational skills training to Horticulture Work Based Learning students and external clients.

You will also work with the Senior Lecturer, Work Based Learning Manager and administrators in the co-ordination and delivery of Modern Apprenticeships, in line with appropriate project and SRUC policies, procedures and SDS Operational Rules.

Duties include:

• Delivering agricultural/horticulture education, training, instruction and assessment which will include practical vocational skills, observing relevant health and safety procedures.
• Have a student focused approach to teaching and learning and be able to engage students in a practical environment.
• Maintain and update training materials to meet current vocational standards, practice and legislation.
• Complete student recruitment & enrolment/registration documents for work-based learners.
• Carry out student assessment in accordance with Awarding Body standards at any SRUC campus.
• Maintaining appropriate records of attendance, teaching and assessment.
• Ensure all internal and external communications are answered in a timely, effective and customer focussed manner.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Effectively manage own workload and diary.
• Take part in continual professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have relevant vocational qualifications at HND level (SCQF level 8) in a relevant subject, such as horticulture and/or have strong practical agricultural experience. Good people skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also required. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently, and with other team members, to ensure that accurate results are delivered to agreed deadlines.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Admin ref: ACF/HOR/015/25

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing "apply".

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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