Plumpton College

With three back to back Ofsted Outstanding awards the Student Services Team at Plumpton College intends to build on this success through the creation of an expanded team which will further improve student experience. The college has residential provision for up to 203 students and we are seeking to recruit dynamic staff with a passion for supporting students and delivering a quality service. The successful applicant will provide additional capacity to the Student Services Team and play a crucial part in pastoral, social, administrative, and safeguarding aspects of our student's college experience. Ideal candidates will be professional, hardworking, and confident team players with a proven ability to engage and support young people in a busy operational environment. We are in a rural location so in order to take up this role you will need to have your own transport. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays (as well as up to 7 efficiency days at Christmas), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and free on-site parking. A detailed job dscription and person specification is available on our website. The job description covers two post-holders operating on the following timings: Saturday and Sunday - 6am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday - 3pm to midnight Salary: £22,533 - £26,342 (Point 17 - 22 on the Plumpton College pay scale). This salary will be pro rata. We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Could you inspire and motivate our motor vehicle students? We are currently seeking Motor Vehicle Lecturers on a full and part time basis to join our highly successful and fast-growing Machinery, Metalsmithing and Motor Vehicle team. Our Motor Vehicle provision includes schools' groups of 14-16 year olds up to Level 3 Motor Vehicle Engineering students. This is a superb opportunity to inspire them through delivering high quality teaching, learning & assessment, helping them to maximise their potential and make positive progress towards their timely success, future study and employment. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance with motor vehicle industry experience. You might already hold a relevant teaching qualification, or be willing to gain a teaching qualification in role as part of our trainee teacher programme. Whichever route is suitable for you, you will be a professional, hardworking and confident team player who is passionate about what you do. Plumpton College offers a competitive salary, 37 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency closure days at Christmas, membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, free on-site parking and additional staff benefits. There is also potential new starter bonus for the successful candidate. We offer excellent CPD opportunities for all of staff. Our trainee teacher programme offers a route for industry professionals who are new to teaching to develop their career and we are delighted to work with the Education & Training Foundation as part of the 'Taking Teacher Further' programme, a national initiative funded by the Department for Education which will support successful candidates in achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or an equivalent/ higher level qualification as well as enabling the college to support you with a reduced timetable and opportunities for work shadowing and mentoring. Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality and curriculum development for the last four years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities. Apply now! What are you waiting for? To apply please complete an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: . For further information please visit the vacancies section of our website . Closing date: 22nd November 2021 at 9am We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

With three back to back Ofsted Outstanding awards the Student Services Team at Plumpton College intends to build on this success through the creation of an expanded team which will further improve the student experience. The college has residential provision for up to 203 students and we are looking to recruit dynamic staff with a passion for supporting students and delivering a quality service. This role will provide additional capacity to the Student Services Team and play a crucial role in pastoral, social, administrative and safeguarding aspects of the student's college experience. Ideal candidates will be professional, hardworking and confident team players with a proven ability to engage and support young people in a busy operational environment. We are in a rural location so in order to take up this role you will need to have your own transport. The actual salary for the role, based on a shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off (10 pm - 6 am) will be up £19,630 per annum.. You can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme and staff discounts. We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Careers Officer to join a dynamic and progressive team. If you have an enthusiasm and drive for helping and supporting young people and adults to succeed in education and with their career goals this could be the ideal opportunity for you to take your own career forward. The successful applicant will have the skills and knowledge to provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students with the aim of broadening students' careers prospects, and meeting the College's statutory duties in relation to Careers Guidance. This is a role in which you can genuinely change lives through offering students the support and guidance they need to help them decide the steps they need to take in order to help them achieve their aspirations. The suitable candidate would have recent experience in a student guidance and adult education role. They would also have great presentation skills and experience creating resources to deliver workshops in group sessions. Additionally, the knowledge of qualifications within FE and the different progression routes that are available is desirable Applications will be considered from those already holding the Level 4 qualification. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas) and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Other benefits include a cycle to work scheme, access to our Employee Assistant Programme and a range of staff discounts. Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality, growth and profile for the last four years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities. Apply now! What are you waiting for? Download an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: . Contact us for more information or advice on your application. Closing Date: Wednesday 15th September at 9.00am. Interview date: Wednesday 22nd September 2021 We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Could you be our next Forestry & Arboriculture Programme Manager? This role is an exciting opportunity to join our high performing team, leading our Forestry & Arboriculture programmes. Plumpton College is celebrating significant growth in both full-time and part-time provision. Moreover, with the opening of One Garden Brighton and expansion of our offer there has never been a better time to work with us. We are seeking a Programme Manager for our Study Programme learners who can develop our offer and build on our successes. This is an opportunity to own and drive student experience and develop and shape our curriculum. The land-based sector and Forestry & Arboriculture industry in particular is in a period of significant growth and we are looking for the right candidate to train and inspire the next generation of students. The curriculum attracts learners wishing to progress onto many career paths and progression routes in the Forestry & Arboriculture industry including: Tree Surgery & Arboriculture Consultancy, Woodland Management, Tree Officer, Woodland Ranger and Teaching & Training. This could be a great opportunity for industry professionals looking for a career change and wanting to share their experience and skills with our learners; our trainee teacher programme offers a route for those who are new to teaching and we are delighted to work with the Education & Training Foundation as part of the 'Taking Teacher Further' programme, a national initiative funded by the Department for Education which will support successful candidates in achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or an equivalent/ higher level qualification as well as enabling the college to support you with a reduced timetable and opportunities for work shadowing and mentoring. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to 37 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas), membership of the excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work, as well as a range of other staff benefits. This is a full-time permanent role. Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality, growth and profile for the last four years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities. Apply now! What are you waiting for? We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We are looking for industry specialists who can develop green technologies and skills for the land management and agriculture sector. You'll be educated to degree level or above and have excellent research skills. Passionate about informing future curriculum, you'll have a first class strategic perspective ensuring curriculum is aligned to future employer needs. Whilst this role is advertised as a fixed term contract there are future permanent opportunities and we would welcome secondment or collaboration opportunities as well as applications from Specialist Consultants. As the leading regional provider of land based and environmental education, Plumpton College is committed to providing the future skills required by employers for the transition to a highly sustainable, zero carbon economy. Alongside a current £15m investment in our facilities for students, we are therefore delighted to launch a highly innovative national project that will enable the development of green technologies and provide the skills and education for sustainable land management and food production. Nationally, sectors such as land management, horticulture, agriculture and viticulture are already in critically short labour supply, and needing more employees to be trained at a higher level than ever before. This project will see the College working with its existing network of over 2000 employers and key industry groups such as the recently introduced, government backed, Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture to ensure current and future labour needs are understood and mapped to existing and new programmes of study and training. The project scope will look to develop a new technical curriculum focusing on higher (Level 4 and 5) technical qualifications and resources which are applicable to the wider land management, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and marine environment sectors. With a £9m Agri-Food investment programme, a recently opened Centre of Horticulture Excellence at One Garden Brighton and a further investment planned for the College's leading Veterinary Nursing and Viticulture programmes, Plumpton College is well placed to lead on these new curriculum developments Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality and curriculum development for the last five years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a wonderful natural environment and outstanding facilities. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme and a range of staff discounts. With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you. To apply please complete an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Please call Katie in our HR team on for further information. We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Could you be our next Programme Manager within Agricultural Engineering? This role is an exciting opportunity to join our high performing team, leading our Agricultural Engineering programme. We are seeking a Programme Manager for our Study Programme learners who can develop our offer and build on our successes. This is an opportunity to own and drive student experience and develop and shape our curriculum. We are seeking experienced Agricultural Engineers who can use technological know-how, industrial experience, teaching skills and problem-solving abilities to educate the next generation. You will adopt an innovative approach to Programme Management, enhancing our students experience to achieve high outcomes. You will work with external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of all programmes. We are an innovative department who believes in pushing the students to become the 'best they can be'. Our extensive alumni are a testament to the way in which Plumpton College provides the industry with what it truly needs: talented and knowledgeable Agricultural Engineering staff. To be considered for these opportunities you will need experience in the following areas: Teaching & Learning, Project management, Team leadership & Land based servicing. You will also be a professional who is a hardworking, confident, a team player and has a track record of outstanding teaching. The curriculum attracts learners wishing to progress onto many career paths and progression routes in the Agricultural Engineering Sector including: Agricultural service, Heavy plant, Safety & reliability, Maintenance & Repair. This could be a great opportunity for industry professionals looking for a career change and wanting to share their experience and skills with our learners; our trainee teacher programme offers a route for those who are new to teaching and we are delighted to work with the Education & Training Foundation as part of the 'Taking Teacher Further' programme, a national initiative funded by the Department for Education which will support successful candidates in achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or an equivalent/ higher level qualification as well as enabling the college to support you with a reduced timetable and opportunities for work shadowing and mentoring. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to 37 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas), and membership of the excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme as well as a range of other staff benefits. Relocation and/or welcome incentives are available for the right candidate. This is a full-time permanent role. Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality, growth and profile for the last four years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities. Apply now! What are you waiting for? Download an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: . Contact us for more information or advice on your application. We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We are looking for industry specialists who can develop green technologies and skills for the Production and Amenity Horticulture sector. You'll be educated to degree level or above and have excellent research skills. Passionate about informing future curriculum, you'll have a first class strategic perspective ensuring curriculum is aligned to future employer needs. Whilst this role is advertised as a fixed term contract there are future permanent opportunities and we would welcome secondment or collaboration opportunities as well as applications from Specialist Consultants. As the leading regional provider of land based and environmental education, Plumpton College is committed to providing the future skills required by employers for the transition to a highly sustainable, zero carbon economy. Alongside a current £15m investment in our facilities for students, we are therefore delighted to launch a highly innovative national project that will enable the development of green technologies and provide the skills and education for sustainable land management and food production. Nationally, sectors such as land management, horticulture, agriculture and viticulture are already in critically short labour supply, and needing more employees to be trained at a higher level than ever before. This project will see the College working with its existing network of over 2000 employers and key industry groups such as the recently introduced, government backed, Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture to ensure current and future labour needs are understood and mapped to existing and new programmes of study and training. The project scope will look to develop a new technical curriculum focusing on higher (Level 4 and 5) technical qualifications and resources which are applicable to the wider land management, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and marine environment sectors. With a £9m Agri-Food investment programme, a recently opened Centre of Horticulture Excellence at One Garden Brighton and a further investment planned for the College's leading Veterinary Nursing and Viticulture programmes, Plumpton College is well placed to lead on these new curriculum developments Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality and curriculum development for the last five years, and we've developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a wonderful natural environment and outstanding facilities. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (as well as up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme and a range of staff discounts. With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you. To apply please complete an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Please call Katie in our HR team on for further information. We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We are looking for an exceptionally talented and ambitious individual to support our College managers, senior leaders and employees through providing a responsive, professional, comprehensive and proactive HR service. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional to utilise their professional expertise, knowledge and experience, playing a pivotal role in the success of our students. The role will incorporate the full remit of HR activity, from coaching managers to implementing strategies which select, develop and retain the best staff to meet the College's objectives. With substantial experience of working in HR you will be expected to support key strategic projects and support organisational development. You will be a highly organised individual, capable of managing a variety of tasks and ensuring priorities are addressed and deadlines are met. With excellent communication skills you will be well respected by managers & senior leaders and trusted for the advice you give. You will ideally be qualified to CIPD Level 7. Whilst this role is advertised as full time, part time (0.8FTE) applications will be considered. As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas closure, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee assistance programme and free on-site parking. With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious and Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you! To apply please complete an application form and return it to or send it to: HR Department, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AE. Tel: . Closing date: Thursday 9th December We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.