Inspire the next generation of landscape professionals.
Capel Manor College is London's leading specialist environmental college, delivering industry-leading education and apprenticeships across horticulture, landscaping, arboriculture and the wider land-based sector.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer/Assessor – Landscape Technician to join our Apprenticeships team, delivering the Level 3 Landscape Technician Apprenticeship to employers across London and the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced apprenticeship tutor or a qualified landscaping professional looking to develop the next generation of talent within the industry.
About the role
Working as part of our Apprenticeships team, you will manage a caseload of apprentices, supporting them from enrolment through to End-Point Assessment.
The role combines online teaching with workplace assessment, allowing you to build strong relationships with both apprentices and employers while ensuring learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver engaging online and blended learning sessions to Level 3 Landscape Technician apprentices.
- Visit apprentices in the workplace to carry out coaching, assessment and progress reviews.
- Plan and prepare learning resources aligned to the apprenticeship standard.
- Assess learner work, providing timely and constructive feedback through the College's e-portfolio system.
- Conduct tripartite reviews with apprentices and employers.
- Prepare apprentices for successful End-Point Assessment.
- Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement.
- Maintain accurate records in line with ESFA funding requirements and College quality standards.
- Develop excellent working relationships with employers, supporting high-quality apprenticeship delivery.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.
About you
We are looking for someone with excellent industry knowledge, a passion for education and the ability to motivate apprentices to achieve their full potential.
Ideally you will have:
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent).
- A Level 3 (or above) qualification in Landscaping, Landscape Design, Garden Design, Horticulture or a closely related discipline.
- Recent industry experience within landscaping, landscape construction or garden design.
- Experience of delivering or assessing apprenticeships.
- An assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
- Excellent organisational, communication and digital skills.
- Confidence delivering engaging online teaching sessions.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to employer sites.
Experience with landscape design software such as Vectorworks, SketchUp, DigiMap or similar CAD packages would be advantageous.
Why Capel Manor College?
As London's specialist environmental college, you'll work alongside passionate professionals committed to developing the future workforce for the landscaping and environmental industries.
We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and teacher training where appropriate.
- Opportunities to work with leading employers across London and the South East.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the careers of future landscape professionals.
- A role that combines teaching with regular engagement across the landscaping industry.
If you're passionate about landscaping and committed to developing future talent, we'd love to hear from you.
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.
Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
