Horticulture and Floristry Study Programme Manager Location: Bicton
Salary: £27,846 to £33,201 FTE (SPM 1 to SPM4)
Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Teaching Contract
Closing Date: 1 March 2026
Interview Date: TBC
About the Role Are you passionate about horticulture and education? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire learners and a deep understanding of Horticulture? Join Bicton College as a Study Programme Manager (SPM) and lead the delivery of high-quality horticulture programmes, including RHS-accredited courses.
As the Study Programme Manager for Horticulture, you'll take the lead in managing all aspects of our horticulture curriculum, with a focus on RHS Level 2 qualifications. You will guide learners through a full and enriching study experience-from induction to destination-ensuring their success and supporting their progression.
You will be responsible for: - Overseeing all elements of the learner journey, including advice and guidance, attendance, behaviour, work experience and progression.
- Delivering and maintaining high-quality teaching, learning and assessment standards.
- Designing and reviewing curriculum content aligned to industry needs and RHS qualification frameworks.
- Supporting learners' success through proactive monitoring, timely intervention, and high expectations.
- Leading course teams, managing quality assurance processes, and maintaining compliance with awarding bodies and internal policies.
Skills & Experience - A teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within 3 years).
- A Level 3 or above qualification in Horticulture or a closely related subject.
- Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
- A commitment to sustainability, learner success, and continuous improvement.
Benefits We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:
- Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days* per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. *37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
- Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
- Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
- A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
- Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers.
- Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
How to apply Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'.
Contact us If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team -
[email protected] The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
