Capel Manor College, London’s specialist environmental college, is looking for a passionate and skilled Assessor in Horticulture and Landscaping to inspire the next generation of green industry professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert teaching team, delivering a blend of horticulture and landscaping content across a range of apprenticeship programmes. Whether you come from a horticulture, landscaping, or dual-skilled background, if you can bring industry expertise to life in the classroom and on site, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

• Deliver engaging and practical lessons in horticulture and landscaping to apprentices
• Teach topics such as plant science, planting design, garden maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, and industry health & safety.
• Plan and assess learning to meet qualification standards.
• Support learners in developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for success in the workplace.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment in line with College quality processes.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant Level 3 or higher qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping, Garden Design, or related field.
• Strong industry experience in one or both disciplines.
• Assessor and/or Internal Quality Assurance qualifications (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire learners of all abilities.

Why join us?
You’ll be part of a specialist college with outstanding facilities, teaching in real-world environments from our extensive gardens to purpose-built landscape areas. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and the chance to influence the future of the horticulture and landscaping industries.

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.