Horticulture Instructor

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Horticulture Instructor to join the education team at HMP Forest Bank. As the Horticulture Instructor to train and instruct prisoners in grounds maintenance and horticulture.

The prison has grounds on the establishment that require general maintenance such as mowing, weeding, and general tidying. There is also an area where there is a poly tunnel so that plants can be propagated. As the grounds require constant attention to maintain their appearance, the Horticulture Instructor will manage a team of men to work on the grounds and where possible gain a qualification in basic horticulture.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison’s capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

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**Role Responsibility**:

- To supervise a team of prisoners on grounds maintenance.
- To improve the appearance of the gardens and grounds.
- To train learners in gardens and grounds maintenance.
- To work alongside other providers such as Green Start to achieve a better outcome.
- To liaise with the Employment Hub to find prisoners employment or training on release.

**_Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements._**
- To demonstrate pro-social modelling at all times with staff and prisoner learners
- To have recent experience in training in horticulture
- A horticulture qualification to level 2 or above would be an advantage.
- To hold TAQA or equivalent or be willing to work towards TAQA.

**Package Description**:
£25,018.50 per annum

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