Horticulture Trainer

KEITS Training Services Ltd are looking for an additional Training Consultant to join its Horticulture team.

You will teach apprentices across a range of courses including Amenity and Landscape Horticulture, Golf Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Maintenance. 

Much of the delivery will be remote, theory-based training using technology platforms and will include some face-to-face visits to client premises, supporting employers in the delivery of practical skills. You will be home based but also willing to travel as and when needed.

You will provide high quality, inspirational training, in conjunction with the learner’s employer and undertake necessary formative assessment and, if appropriate, you will also be involved in providing internal quality assurance.

You will need:

• Relevant HND/Degree OR L3 qualification in horticulture
• Broad industry experience
• To be professional and approachable with excellent communication and people skills
• The ability to support learners with Maths and English skills up to level 2, with the help of subject specific software
• Competent computer skills and a willingness to learn to use an e-portfolio as well as the ability to deliver training confidently, via remote communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom etc.
• The means to travel to rural business premises.
• Business use insurance for your vehicle prior to start date of any post offered

Advantageous:

• Teaching experience in an FE or HE environment
• A teaching qualification at L3 or above
• TAQA L3 or equivalent and/or assessment experience
• TAQA L4 or equivalent
• An understanding of work-based learning
• GCSEs at Grade C or above in Maths, English

You will also need the self-discipline to manage your own time and workload and undertake the necessary administration required of the post, to keep the company in compliance with relevant legislation.

This post is a full-time (Monday – Friday), permanent position but part-time will also be considered.

Salary £26,000 – £28,000 dependent on qualifications and experience, plus travel expenses and pension scheme.

We can provide the opportunity to undertake teaching and/or assessment and/or quality assurance qualifications as part of your CPD, if not already held.

Closing date for applications: midnight on Tuesday 19^th March 2024. Initial interviews will be via telephone or video call, from which a short list will be drawn for second interview.

Please send a CV and covering letter to emma.bridgen@keits.co.uk