Teacher - Horticulture

Teacher (Horticulture) based in Penley, Wrexham, offering a salary of £23,000 - £26,000 (dependent on specialist qualifications). 

Derwen College is an Ofsted “Outstanding” college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (Horticulture) to join our College satellite.  You will be required to plan and deliver taught and work experience sessions with learners with high or complex needs.  You will also support the general maintenance of the grounds and gardens.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

The key responsibilities for the Teacher are:

• Lead / assist in the delivery of the vocational and extended curriculum including the embedding of functional skills.
• Operational involvement within the provision remit, with a focus on leading horticultural operations.
• Assist in learner action planning – attending Provision meetings.
• Plan and prepare appropriate learning materials (in consultation with the Provision Manager).
• Supporting students within work experience sessions (internal and external placements).
• Administration work relating to teaching / supporting - learner records, lesson plans, database recording, assessment of student progress.
• A personal tutor or mentor.
• Use multimedia technology as a teaching aid, including assisting students to use specialist equipment
• Facilitate and promote student social and subject learning integration/inclusion within peer group.
• To support the Provision Manager with the annual Self-Assessment Report.
• Developing bespoke programmes as needed. 
• Safeguarding awareness and promote the welfare of young vulnerable adults

​Person Specification:

• Teaching qualification / Specialist Qualification
• Subject specific qualification relevant to Horticulture
• Relevant Industry Sector/ commercial knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of Ofsted framework/ external quality standards
• Knowledge of accreditation and RARPA
• Ability to manage multiple tasks /projects
• Highly motivated and proactive individual
• Proven success of working within a similar role
• Outstanding communication skills with individuals/ staff at all levels
• Competent in MS Office

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including main-site shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous annual leave entitlement and continual professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.