About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping within the College's grounds. They will also be responsible for providing instruction to students on our Arboriculture courses. This will involve teaching them hands-on skills, such as how to operate, maintain and use machinery and equipment and demonstrating how to carry out tree surgery and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the arboriculture industry and have a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry or equivalent. They will have relevant industrial tickets such as tree felling and processing awards, chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting award, and the tree climbing and aerial rescue award. They will be comfortable demonstrating a rage of practical topics to learners of different abilities, including but not limited to tree felling, climbing, rigging, chainsaw usage, wood chipper usage, and practical tree work skills including pruning.
Previous experience working in education is not essential and full training and support will be provided to those joining the College from industry.

About the College
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.