Lead Horticulture Trainer

Closing date7 Dec :00pmContract typePermanentSalary£31,611 plus 5% pensionWorking hours35 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocationShare TootingReports toSenior Training ManagerContact emailContact telephone number Are you passionate about supporting people to expand their skills through the power of gardening? We provide horticultural training and gardening therapy to adults with learning disabilities, helping them develop employability, build confidence, and improve their social skills.Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.We need an experienced horticulture trainer to lead the training programme at our beautiful garden site in Tooting. We are looking for someone to lead, develop and deliver horticulture training programmes that aims to make sure our students enjoy greater independence and the chance to move closer to employment.Main responsibilitiesYou'll lead, develop, and deliver horticulture training to disabled adults ranging from entry level to level 2You'll champion a strong work ethic in the garden, helping students achieve their qualifications and develop work-related skills, linking closely with our on-site social enterprise Share Nurseries, which grows and sells plants to the publicYou will manage three members of the horticulture project, overseeing their projects and providing experience and supporting themYou'll maintain student records, oversee the preparation of student portfolios for verification, and report on progressWho we're looking forYou have occupational competence in Horticulture, ideally qualified to Level 3 or aboveYou have first-rate interpersonal skills, you're able to communicate and relate to people from all backgroundsYou've delivered horticulture training, and you've successfully organised and led a small team beforeYou can enthuse and motivate people who may at times find learning challenging, with your patience, empathy, and understanding of autism and learning disabilitiesMost importantly, you're committed to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of lifeA qualification in horticulture therapy would be an advantage, but a strong interest and passion for the healing power of plants is a must.Why work for us?Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You'll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.We've been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You'll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.Full list of the benefits when working for Share.How to applyWe actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a horticulture setting?What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges?What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Lead Horticulture Trainer?Please send us your CV and cover letter to or apply through our website.If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team at We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us on Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.We look forward to receiving your application.Download Full Job DescriptionApply nowLead Horticulture TrainerPlease note that this form will not auto save so you won't be able to save it halfway through and come back to it.First nameLast nameDate of birthContact telephone numberEmailEmailConfirm emailEqual opportunitiesTo help us with equal opportunities monitoring, we ask candidates to complete all questions in this section. However, if you prefer not to disclose this information, each question has an option to select 'prefer not to say'.Any information supplied will be held in strictest confidence under the General Data Protection Regulation and may be used for statistical purposes only.Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?Select -Asian or Asian British: BangladeshiAsian or Asian British: ChineseAsian or Asian British: IndianAsian or Asian British: PakistaniAsian or Asian British: Other AsianBlack or Black British: AfricanBlack or Black British: CaribbeanBlack or Black British: Other BlackMixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and AsianMixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black AfricanMixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black CaribbeanMixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groupsWhite: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or BritishWhite: IrishWhite: Gypsy or Irish TravellerWhite: RomaWhite: Other WhiteOther ethnic group: ArabOther ethnic group: Any other ethnic groupPrefer not to answerSexIs the gender you identify with the same as the sex you were assigned at birth?Select -YesNoPrefer not to sayWhich of the following best describes your sexual orientation?Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?Select -AsexualBisexualGayHeterosexual / straightLesbianPansexualQueerPrefer not to answerOther…Enter other…Which of the following best describes your religion or belief?Which of the following best describes your religion or belief?Select -BuddhistChristianHinduJewishMuslimSpiritualistNo religionPrefer not to answerOther…Enter other…Do you consider yourself to have one or more disabilities?Select -YesNoPrefer not to answerDo any of your disabilities fall into the following categories?Do any of your disabilities fall into the following categories?None -Vision (e.g. blind or partial sight)Hearing (e.g. deafness)MobilityLearningMental healthStamina or difficulty breathingSocial or behavioural (e.g. autism, ADHD)Prefer not to answerOther…Enter other…Do you want to tell us anything else about any disabilities you have?Do you require any adjustments to carry out the role?Which of the following best describes your marital status?Select -Civil partnershipCohabitingDivorcedMarriedSeparatedSingleWidowedPrefer not to sayWhich of the following best describes the highest level of qualification obtained by either of your parents?We ask this question in order to measure social mobility within our organisation and the impact we have. As with other questions, answers are optional.">- Select -No formal qualificationsO-Level / GCSEA-Level / GCE / BTECFoundation DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherVocational or other trainingPrefer not to answerPlease Tell UsWhat is your experience of working with SEN adults in a horticulture setting?What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges?What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Lead Horticulture Trainer?Please tell us about yourself and why you feel you're suitable for the roleQualifications And Work ExperiencePlease tell us whether you wish to upload a CV or provide details about your qualifications and work experienceUpload CVInput detailsCV file uploadUpload requirementsOne file only.50 MB limit.Fill In Your Qualifications And Work ExperienceEither copy and paste or manually enter details.Please List Your Qualifications (most Recent First)Please give details of your work experience (most recent first)