Learning Support Technician - Horticulture

Within our Landbased studies department based at the stunning Lackham campus we are looking for a part-time Learning Support Technician to join us on a variable hours contract basis.  To apply for the role you will have experience in Horticulture and Horticulture Landscaping.  In the role you will support the lecturing team in planning, assessing and delivering practical sessions on our Apprenticeships, RHS and Technical courses.

About You

To apply for this role you will be Level 3 qualified or above within an RHS qualification.  You will have a passion for horticulture landscaping and be keen to work with young people to support them to achieve their full potential.  Ideally you will have industry based experience within horticulture and horticulture landscaping also.  

About Us

Wiltshire College and University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve.  Our five campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of leaners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.  Our turnover is around £35 million per annum, we employ some 800 staff, and support around 13,000 students.

Our benefits include a competitive salary and 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period).  You will also be automatically enrolled into a generous pension scheme, have access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers, free car parking onsite and free access to gyms at our campuses. 

Closing date: 16th March 2021 

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Interview dates: TBC

Information

Should you be successful we will require you to provide evidence of your qualifications as part of the onboarding process, you will also be required to obtain and maintain a Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS), enhanced with children’s barred list check.    

At Wiltshire College and University Centre we value diversity, and we recognise that people with different backgrounds bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We are committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proudly accredited to the Disability Confident Employer award, part of this means a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

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