- Company: Plumpton College
- Closing Date: 14-08-2026
- Location: Plumpton, Lewes
- Salary: Up to £35,496 per annum (pro rata)
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from Level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.
Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Floristry to join our Horticulture and Floristry team on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that inspires learners, supports strong progress, and prepares students for further study or skilled employment within the floristry industry.
You will play a key role in delivering an ambitious curriculum, maintaining high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, and contributing to the continued growth and success of floristry programmes aligned to industry and employer needs.
You will
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plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well-sequenced floristry lessons that enable learners to develop knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours over time
- adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students, including those with SEND, high needs, or requiring additional support
- track learner progress closely, provide timely developmental feedback, and put effective interventions in place where needed
- contribute to recruitment, enrolment, induction, open events and other promotional activities for the department and College
- support quality improvement through accurate record keeping, curriculum development, team collaboration, and participation in internal and external quality assurance processes
You will bring:
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a degree, professional qualification, or equivalent relevant subject expertise, including a minimum of a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Floristry
- sector experience and strong specialist knowledge in floristry, with the ability to translate this into high-quality teaching and learning
- a teaching qualification relevant to the level of programme, or willingness to achieve one
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a clear understanding of how learners make progress, how teaching can be adapted to support diverse needs, and the importance of safeguarding and positive learner behaviour
- excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills, alongside a collaborative, reflective and solutions-focused approach
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days (pro rata). The role is eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four-month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in-house Level 5 trained coaches.
Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.
We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
