Teaching Instructor in Horticulture

SRUC is seeking an experienced Teaching Instructor in Horticulture to join our dynamic team within the Agriculture, Horticulture & Engineering Sciences department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with a strong background in Horticulture to contribute to the development of future leaders in horticultural sciences.

Based at SRUC’s Elmwood Campus in Cupar, Fife, you will work with the Senior lecturer in the Horticulture department in contributing to the coordination & delivery of Horticulture Work Based Learning Programmes mainly at the Elmwood Campus but this may also include delivery at other SRUC campuses.

You will deliver practical vocational skills training to Horticulture Work Based Learning students and external clients.

You will also work with the Senior Lecturer, Work Based Learning Manager and administrators in the co-ordination and delivery of Modern Apprenticeships, in line with appropriate project and SRUC policies, procedures and SDS Operational Rules.

Duties include:

• Delivering agricultural/horticulture education, training, instruction and assessment which will include practical vocational skills, observing relevant health and safety procedures.
• Have a student focused approach to teaching and learning and be able to engage students in a practical environment.
• Maintain and update training materials to meet current vocational standards, practice and legislation.
• Complete student recruitment & enrolment/registration documents for work-based learners.
• Carry out student assessment in accordance with Awarding Body standards at any SRUC campus.
• Maintaining appropriate records of attendance, teaching and assessment.
• Ensure all internal and external communications are answered in a timely, effective and customer focussed manner.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Effectively manage own workload and diary.
• Take part in continual professional development.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have relevant vocational qualifications at HND level (SCQF level 8) in a relevant subject, such as horticulture and/or have strong practical agricultural experience. Good people skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also required. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently, and with other team members, to ensure that accurate results are delivered to agreed deadlines.