Lecturer in Land Based (Forestry and Arboriculture Specialism) Wanted - Norwich

About the job

Lecturer in Land Based (Forestry and Arboriculture Specialism) JOB Norwich

36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£33,550 - £40,073 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Agriculture, Countryside and Environment team, to course-lead, plan and deliver across our land based provision, but primarily on our Tree and woodland management T-Level, and forestry technical qualifications. The T-Level and technical qualifications offer students wishing to enter the arboriculture and woodland management sector, a dynamic opportunity to study the theoretical components of the industry, whilst developing their practical skills working with industry partners and on our vast, diverse estate.

You will be able to deliver high quality planned sessions to students which are active and engaging, and you will support student progress to ensure they reach their full potential.

In addition, you are passionate about planning and implementing strategies for the ongoing successful delivery of an effective, high-quality curriculum and will be able to work closely with departmental colleagues and the wider college team to ensure that the requirements of the qualifications outlined in the specifications are met.

 Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 21st July 2025  

All newly appointed employees are required to complete an enhanced DBS Check and register with the DBS Update Service. Please note:  From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date.  Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.

Preferred Skills

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to deliver across our Land-based provision, but in particular, we are looking for an individual with experience of working in a forestry and arboriculture discipline, who is skilled in chainsaw use, climbing, and tree management, with a confidence in teaching subjects such as woodland habitat management, tree surveys and inspections and estate skills.

Applicants should have a strong history of professional vocational experience in a field relevant to the role. Ideally applicants should be educated to degree level, be a qualified teacher, or, if not, have the commitment to obtain a teaching qualification upon appointment.

Benefits Offered

Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) 23.68% Employer Contribution, 42 days holiday plus bank holidays, Assist and support staff to gain assessing and teaching qualifications that are fee waived, Corporate Discount Scheme, Company paid Health Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme

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About the Company

City College Norwich

Our College (City College Norwich, Easton College, Paston College) has the widest choice of courses in Norfolk and we provide courses for students of all ages. We offer some of the latest and best facilities you will find anywhere for vocational education and training – from our working farms, equestrian centre, animal management centre and tennis centre at Easton College, to our Digi-Tech Factory, Advanced Construction and Engineering Centre, and Health Wing at City College Norwich, and the International Aviation Academy Norwich next to Norwich Aiport