The Role
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Horticulture Industry Instructor to lead and inspire vocational training at HMP Millsike. In this role, you’ll guide up to 24 learners through Level 1 NOCN and Level 2 City & Guilds qualifications, helping them develop practical horticulture skills with a focus on sustainability and employability.
You will also participate in the selection of prisoners for the workshop, support their individual learning needs, and ensure they receive appropriate training in areas such as machinery, and tools usage. As part of the wider prison team, you will contribute to reports on prisoner behaviour, sentence planning, and security
As a Horticulture Industry Instructor, you will:
Deliver Horticulture Qualifications that cover essential skills in gardening, plant care, and sustainable practices, preparing learners for work in the horticulture industry.
Promote Sustainable Practices by integrating recycling, soil health, and conservation into your training, encouraging environmental responsibility.
Support Individual Learning Needs through tailored instruction and Individual Support Plans to ensure each learner’s progress.
Foster a Safe, Restorative Workshop Environment by applying restorative practices, managing health and safety protocols, and instilling accountability and self-discipline.
Requirements
Experience in horticulture, ideally a Level 2 qualification in horticulture.
A certificate in COSHH or experience in managing hazardous substances.
Knowledge of restorative practices and experience applying them within training or custodial environments is preferred.
Experience in sustainable horticulture practices.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to careers@peopleplus.co.uk and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button.
Who We Are
Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.
As part of The Staffline Group, we use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.
To put it simply, we:
Support people to find and keep jobs
Help people to set up their own businesses
Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
Rehabilitate people with convictions
Tackle the root causes of offending
Help people to live independently
Support carers
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