We are seeking a Lecturer/Skills Coach in Arboriculture and Forestry to join our dedicated team of land-based specialists. This highly regarded and dynamic subject area offers an outstanding learning experience, combining extensive hands-on training at our well-equipped college estate with valuable off-site, industry-based projects. The college delivers a broad range of short, part-time, and full-time courses, covering all aspects of the forestry and arboriculture sector.
Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 15 June 2026.
Please note, this position is scheduled to begin in September.
You will:
- Act as a course tutor, providing support with organisation, administration and monitoring of attendance.
- Undertake placement visits and help maintain records of achievement.
- Participate in demonstrations and practical activities with students and trainees.
- Assist in the development of Arboriculture and Forestry courses.
With considerable opportunity for development in this curriculum area, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the College is well-equipped to support both industry demands and student success.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
- Experience of working in the Arboriculture industry
- Ability to lead on developing, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality and inclusive learning experiences.
- Experience delivering T-level courses.
- Level 3 Forestry/Arboriculture/Woodland Management qualification
- QCF Level 2 qualifications in Chainsaw Maintenance, Felling & Processing Trees, and Accessing trees using a rope and harness.
- Teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one)
- Assessor / Verifier Qualifications (or be willing to work towards and achieve)
- Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
- 44 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
- A maximum of 5 College closure days **
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
- Healthcare cash plan *
- Discounted on-site Gym membership available
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to Work scheme *
- Eye care vouchers*
- Online payslips
(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
