Job Description

For a full application pack, including a full job description with person specification please visit: https://www.landmarks.ac.uk/vacancies/

Hours: 08:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday - 52 weeks

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual's needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a "real-life" hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

Music Horticulture Animal Care Hospitality & Catering Work Experience Travel Training Art Employability Personal and Social Development Performing Arts Functional Skills Conservation Enterprise Duke of Edinburgh Supported Internships Creative Media Community Access

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer's premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Main Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Curriculum Delivery

Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching sessions in horticulture and land-based studies, both accredited and non-accredited for young adults with additional needs studying between Entry 1 and Level 2. Develop a seasonal curriculum that promotes continuous production and variety of crops. Embed employability, communication, and independence skills into all learning activities. Use college systems to record learner progress, achievement, and behaviour in line with RARPA and accreditation requirements. Develop knowledge and understanding of small animal care with support from the Farm Manager, with the aim of delivering teaching across both horticulture and small animal care.

Enterprise and Site Management

Ensure the grounds, allotments, greenhouses, polytunnels and planted areas are well-maintained year-round. Integrate seasonal produce into college enterprise activities, including the Bistro, Public House, market stall sales and catering curriculum. Work in partnership with the animal care team to promote integrated 'Farm to Fork' and sustainability initiatives.

Learner Support and Safeguarding

Manage a Personal Tutorial group, providing pastoral support, liaising with families and professionals, and contributing to EHCP reviews. Create and maintain a safe, inclusive environment that meets the needs of learners with a range of additional needs. Promote positive behaviour and attitudes and challenge poor performance where appropriate.

Professional Development and College Contribution

Attend team meetings, training events and planning sessions as required. Contribute to college-wide events, promotional activities, open days and themed weeks. Support continuous improvement by contributing to curriculum development and departmental planning.
This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

In return we will offer:

Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation. Life cover following a successful probation. Standard life pension. 30 days holiday - plus bank holidays (pro rata - 52-week employees) - addition of 1 extra day's holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,216.18-42,198.63 per year

Benefits:

Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Horticultural Tutor