Gardening Teacher

ReedStaines-upon-Thamesreedpublished 10/22/2026

About the company

REED FE are seeking a passionate SEND Gardening Tutor to join an inspiring specialist education provider in West London. This role offers the opportunity to deliver personalised learning programmes to learners aged 16-25 with a range of SEND needs. If you are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through horticulture, this is the perfect role for you.

Your tasks

Day-to-day of the role of a Horticulture Tutor

  • Deliver engaging and practical horticulture-based learning alongside employability and RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) programmes.
  • Teach and assess RARPA learning programmes.
  • Deliver employability and preparation-for-work activities.
  • Support learners progressing to Entry Level through Level 2 vocational pathways.
  • Develop individualised learning plans aligned to EHCP outcomes.
  • Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with support staff and wider curriculum teams.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications for the Gardening Teacher role

  • Experience teaching learners with SEND.
  • Background in horticulture, land-based studies, gardening, or a related vocational area.
  • Understanding of EHCPs and differentiated learning.
  • Experience delivering vocational or employability programmes.
  • Teaching qualification is desirable, or willingness to work towards one.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding in education

What we offer

Benefits working with our client

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential legal, financial, medical and mental health support
  • Subsidised lunches during term time
  • Free on-site parking
  • Nest pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Health cashback plan covering costs such as prescriptions, dental and optical care
  • Mental fitness and wellbeing sessions
  • Free onsite parking

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now',

Other

SEND Gardening/Horticulture Tutor

  • Annual Salary: £33,000 - £36,000pa
  • Location: West London
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent