Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping within the College’s grounds. They will also be responsible for providing instruction to students on our Arboriculture courses. This will involve teaching them hands-on skills, such as how to operate, maintain and use machinery and equipment and demonstrating how to carry out tree surgery and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the arboriculture industry and have a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry or equivalent. They will have relevant industrial tickets such as tree felling and processing awards, chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting award, and the tree climbing and aerial rescue award. They will be comfortable demonstrating a rage of practical topics to learners of different abilities, including but not limited to tree felling, climbing, rigging, chainsaw usage, wood chipper usage, and practical tree work skills including pruning.

Previous experience working in education is not essential and full training and support will be provided to those joining the College from industry.