Horticulturist

About this Role 

It is certainly a great time to be part of Authentic Education Group! We are in an exciting period of growth as we pool our collaborative energy and expertise.  

Are you passionate about growing vegetables? Could you inspire and engage our students and share your expertise with the next generation?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Horticulturist to join our team! The Horticulturist will be able to set up and support our new 'Farm to Fork' initiative which will be based in four commercially sized polytunnels, sited on two or three of our academies.

At AEG we don’t just focus on qualifications and experience, we care about who you are and your unique potential. We are passionate about opportunities for all, with a commitment to ongoing CPD.

We are an employer that respects a healthy work/life balance and can offer some flexibility in this role. Whilst we are an Educational Central Office, we are able to discuss varied start and finish times depending on meetings and workload at various points of the academic year. Do have an open, informal discussion with us around core hours if this is an element of the role that matters to you.

If you want to work within a team striving to maximise positive impacts and transform outcomes for children, families and communities, we want to hear from you!  

Should you wish to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Tanya Hall via email on tanya.hall@weareauthentic.education  

What we have to Offer:  

· A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.  

· A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Group.  

· All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.  

· Strong potential for career progression.  

· A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.  

· An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.  

· Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.  

· A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.  

Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.  

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.  

Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search