Horticulture Tutor
Brentwood School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: we are looking for 3 days a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months initially and some permanent available
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Band 5/6 point 19-25 (£31,067 - £35,235 pro-rata, term time only)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to primarily teach horticulture skills to adult learners at Brentwood College. Horticulture is an integral part of our curriculum. We have wonderful outdoor space including raised beds, a poly tunnel, a greenhouse an outdoor classroom and an area for keeping chickens. There are lots of opportunities for further development.
To be successful in the role you will need to have a vision for delivering a horticulture curriculum across college, be able to share the vision and make it happen!
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Development of a plan for the delivery of horticulture in Brentwood College
- Co-ordinating and delivering horticulture throughout College and Sixth Form;
- Planning, assessing and recording student progress
- Assessing and moderating students’ work to ASDAN criteria.
- Pro-actively developing links with external organisations that can offer work experience opportunities and partnerships for our students
- Sharing skills and expertise with other staff at Brentwood.
What the school offers its staff
Brentwood College specialises in the education of students aged 19-22 years with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. We currently accommodate 21 high needs students who work towards developing life and work skills as they progress into adulthood.
Brentwood school and college share a site and both organisations benefit from fabulous, purpose-built facilities including a hydro pool, specialist rooms, a soft play, a sensory light room and extensive grounds which provide opportunities for animal care, adapted bike riding, sporting activities, forest school and horticulture.
At Brentwood we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Keeping our young people safe is our priority and any position will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be taken up.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Brentwood School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 148 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brentwood School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 905 2371
Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post 19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years.
Arranging a visit to Brentwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk.
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