Visiting Officer - Horticulture (FE)

at  Anglia Ruskin University

ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Writtle College is nestled in the Essex countryside, and our 150-hectare campus features beautiful landscaped gardens, and state-of-the-art facilities. Our campus is home to specialised teaching spaces, focusing on animal, sport, environmental, agricultural and horticultural studies in our Further Education provision. We offer a mix of practical, and classroom-based learning, allowing our students to gain qualifications, and prepare for a rewarding career in their chosen field.

COMMITTED TO BEING INCLUSIVE AND OPEN TO DISCUSS FLEXIBLE WORKING.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Job Category

Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Part time
Salary From

£25,138 per annum, pro rata
Salary To

£28,759 per annum, pro rata
Location

Writtle
Ref No
2967
Closing Date
20/06/2024

We have an exciting opportunity for you to contribute as part of a dynamic team within our FE Horticulture Apprenticeships team. Within this varied role, you will be required to support Horticulture Apprentice Students based in the East Anglia Region.
The role holder will be required to visit, monitor and assess students in the workplace, undertake internal verification of portfolios, and develop action plans as appropriate. Additionally, you will be required to instruct students on part-time courses and support them with preparation for End Point Assessment. You will preferably hold or be working towards the completion of your internal quality assurance award (IQA) and Assessor Qualification, as this will be a requirement upon appointment. A full driving license is essential.
You will have a background in and understanding of the modern horticulture industry.
This is a part time role, working 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE).
Informal enquiries can be made to Alex Denham, Course Team Leader – Horticulture and Conservation at alex.denham@aru.ac.uk
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