Lecturer in Floristry
Up To £32,407 Full Tim Equivalent, Depending on Qualifications and Experience
22.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Wednesday 8.30-5pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break
You’re a passionate and creative florist with experience turning designs into stunning arrangements — someone who finds joy in sharing their artistry with others. Perhaps you’re currently managing a busy floristry business, leading a creative team in a retail or event environment, or teaching workshops to the next generation of florists.
You bring hands-on industry experience, a strong understanding of commercial floristry, and a flair for inspiring learners to reach their potential. Confident in your craft and committed to high standards, you’re ready to take the next step — shaping future florists and helping them thrive in a professional, practical learning environment.
Teaching both Level 3 and Higher Education floristry students, you’ll use your industry knowledge to inspire creativity, develop technical ability, and prepare learners for success in this ever-evolving industry.
If you thrive on creativity, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a real difference through education, this role offers the chance to share your skills and grow your teaching career within a supportive and forward-thinking college community.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interview date: Friday 7th November 2025
