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Lecturer in Forestry & Arboriculture

North Heath
7 months ago
Applications closed

Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRN6005

Lecturer in Forestry & Arboriculture

22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£26,716 - £41,659 per annum (i.e. £16,029.60 - £24,995.40)

Do you have an experienced background in Forestry and/or Arboriculture?

Do you want to share your skills and inspire the next generation of Arborists, Groundspeople and Forestry experts?

Brinsbury College is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Forestry and Arboriculture to join our fantastic team and help shape our students’ future careers in this key industry.

This is a part time teaching role with a difference! Working at Brinsbury College means working in a unique location, surrounded by 570 acres of stunning countryside with our very own farm, woodlands, orchard and more! You don’t often get that in your standard teaching role!  

As our Lecturer in Forestry and Arboriculture, you will be passionate about delivering effective teaching, learning and assessment to our engaged students. 

You will deliver both theory and practical sessions, covering climbing techniques and chainsaw maintenance and operations to a diverse group of students. You will have a sound knowledge of relevant industry legislation and codes of practice and have proven industry experience.  

Working for Brinsbury College means you get amazing benefits, with a Teachers Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Our Lecturer in Forestry and Arboriculture will hold a recognised Forestry or Arboriculture qualification at level 3 or above and preferably have experience of teaching. You will have competency NPTC certificates, including chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, felling of small trees, tree climbing and aerial rescue. An Arboriculture/Forestry first aid certificate would also be preferred.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

Don’t drive? Don’t worry! Further details about travelling to Brinsbury can be found at  

If you believe you can make a significant contribution to the success of our vocational programmes and wish to work in an inspirational countryside campus, then we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 21 April 2025

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