Hourly Paid Lecturer in Floristry for Leisure
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31.21 to £33.83 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Depending on qualifications and expertise. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Herts College |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2988A |
Summary
The School of Professional & Community Learning is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible person to join our team as an Hourly Paid Lecturer to teach our Floristry courses at our Hemel Hempstead Campus.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills to plan and deliver floristry courses along with teaching and supporting students with the creative making process. This will include the use of a range of materials, techniques and processes. An excellent knowledge of both traditional and contemporary skills and an awareness of Health & Safety in the classroom is necessary for the role.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of floristry and the passion to pass this knowledge on to our students of all ages.
You will teach beginner and experienced students how to create breath-taking floral designs, from mastering essential techniques to exploring design principles specific to floristry.
You will teach students about colour harmony, identification of flowers, care and conditioning, use of wiring in floristry, and manipulation of plant material.
This is a fixed term position initially starting in September 2025, next academic year. The end date will be reviewed annually in line with course enrolments and demand for the courses from our local communities.
The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 30th June 2025.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the necessary skills to plan and deliver floristry courses along with teaching and supporting students with the creative making process. This will include the use of a range of materials, techniques and processes. An excellent knowledge of both traditional and contemporary skills and an awareness of Health & Safety in the classroom is necessary for the role.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of floristry and the passion to pass this knowledge on to our students of all ages.
You will teach beginner and experienced students how to create breath-taking floral designs, from mastering essential techniques to exploring design principles specific to floristry.
You will teach students about colour harmony, identification of flowers, care and conditioning, use of wiring in floristry, and manipulation of plant material.
This is a fixed term position initially starting in September 2025, next academic year. The end date will be reviewed annually in line with course enrolments and demand for the courses from our local communities.
The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 30th June 2025.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.
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