About your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Arboriculture to join our team.

The College is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to assist with the teaching and practical training of arboriculture, horticulture and countryside students on qualifications at levels 2 and 3. A flexible and positive attitude is required to maintain the success of the provision.

You will need experience within the industry and have a desire to be an inspiring teacher. The successful applicant will have plenty of vocational experience as well as being able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational abilities in order to perform the role successfully.

We welcome applications from industry professionals who want to get into teaching and share their experience and knowledge with future generations. You do not need to have a teaching qualification, just plenty of industry experience and a strong desire to teach.

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Contractual Details:

Hours: Ideally, we are looking for a full-time candidate to work 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, but we will consider a job share for part-time candidates.

Salary: £28,798 – £36,352 per annum depending on skills and experience (SP 22 – 30)

Who we are:

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer:

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)

• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter to be taken out of your holiday allowance.

• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role

• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme

• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development

• Family friendly policies

• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD

• Free on-site parking

• Free on-site gym

• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.

• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Safeguarding Statement

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants should be aware that safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is considered regulated activity under the relevant safeguarding legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection and follow all statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). Guidance on which convictions must be disclosed can be found in the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS filtering rules.