Horticulture Tutor

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Job Title:  Horticulture Tutor
Location:  3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:      £37,800 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about horticulture and committed to helping young people thrive.

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Horticulture Tutor to deliver engaging, practical learning experiences for secondary and post-16 students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an exciting opportunity to use horticulture as a powerful tool to develop confidence, independence, employability skills and wellbeing, while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll create meaningful learning opportunities that help students achieve their individual goals and prepare for adulthood.

What will you be doing

• Deliver engaging and accessible horticulture lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

• Deliver and assess accredited qualifications such as ASDAN, AQA Unit Awards, NCFE, City & Guilds or equivalent.

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate assessment records.

• Contribute to EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood targets.

• Develop and maintain horticulture learning areas and growing spaces.

• Promote safe working practices and undertake risk assessments.

• Build positive relationships with students using trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

• Support wider school activities, community projects and work-related learning opportunities.

What you will bring

Essential

• A qualification in Horticulture, Land-Based Studies or a related subject.

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

• Experience within horticulture, gardening or a land-based environment.

• Experience teaching, training or supporting young people.

• Knowledge of vocational qualifications and assessment processes.

• Understanding of health and safety within horticultural settings.

• An awareness of SEND and inclusive learning practices.

• Driving licence is required

Desirable

• Level 3 or higher qualification in Horticulture.

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent).

• Experience working within a SEND or specialist educational setting.

• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, PDA, SEMH and trauma-informed practice.

• Experience delivering ASDAN, AQA Unit Awards, NCFE or City & Guilds qualifications.

• Experience supporting employability and Preparation for Adulthood pathways.

About Us

3 Dimensions School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7-25 with a range of complex learning, communication, social, emotional and mental health needs. Part of Outcomes First Group, we provide a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised education that enables every learner to thrive.

Operating across two purposefully designed sites, our primary provision at Chardleigh and secondary/post-16 provision at Hummingbird allow us to offer tailored learning environments that meet students' needs at every stage of their educational journey.

We support learners with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH, PDA, attachment difficulties and the impact of trauma. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills they need for successful futures.

3 Dimensions School has a strong reputation for achieving positive outcomes for students, combining high expectations with individualised support to help young people succeed both academically and personally. Our broad curriculum, therapeutic approaches, vocational pathways and preparation for adulthood programmes ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are proud to be a school where relationships come first, strengths are recognised and celebrated, and every young person is supported to achieve their own version of success."

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .

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