Family Action
Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker
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Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker
Swaffham, Norfolk
About Us
At Family Action, we transform lives by providing practical, emotional, and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation.
Since 1869, we have been building stronger families, and today, we work with over 60,000 families across more than 150 community-based services. We also support thousands more through national programmes and grants, ensuring everyone has the tools to overcome challenges and thrive.
We are now looking for a Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (Pro-rated £15,337 - £16,893)
- An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, and after a full year of service, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% matched pension contributions
- Flexible working arrangements, and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- Eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified horticulture professional with experience supporting people with diverse learning and support needs to join our compassionate organisation.
You’ll have the chance to use horticulture as a tool for confidence, connection and progression, helping adults gain qualifications, develop practical skills and move closer to their personal and employment goals.
What’s more, you’ll be able to strengthen your own teaching practice through ongoing training and career development, with support to work towards a recognised teaching qualification if needed.
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So, if you’re ready to help people grow in every sense, using your horticultural knowledge to inspire confidence and new possibilities, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker, you will deliver horticultural learning and practical activities that help adults gain qualifications, build confidence and develop valuable life and employability skills.
Planning, delivering and assessing engaging horticultural skills certificate and diploma courses across our ESCAPE Project sites, you will support learners with a range of abilities and needs to achieve their goals across both practical and classroom-based activities.
You will also help coordinate project activities, volunteers and the day-to-day running of the sites, whilst maintaining high standards of delivery.
Additionally, you will:
- Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate assessment and achievement records
- Provide pastoral support, creating a safe, inclusive environment
- Support the recruitment, induction and training of volunteers
- Provide guidance and supervision to volunteers
- Help maintain equipment, tools and project sites
- Cover teaching across the King's Lynn sites when required
About You
To be considered as a Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker, you will need:
- Experience of supporting individuals with diverse learning and support needs
- Knowledge of horticultural practices and garden maintenance
- An understanding of assessment and quality assurance processes
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A recognised teaching qualification or the willingness to work towards one
- A relevant horticultural qualification at Level 2 or above
- A full, valid driving licence and access to transport
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Please note, appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The closing date for this role is 12th September 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Horticulture Tutor, Horticultural Tutor, Horticulture Trainer, Gardening Tutor, Gardening Instructor, Vocational Tutor, Skills Tutor, Adult Learning Tutor, or Adult Education Tutor.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for an interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us, and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children, and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and we will reimburse your travel costs if you attend an interview in person.
So, if you’re looking for an impactful role as a Teacher of Horticulture and Project Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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