Apprenticeship Progress Mentor / Horticulture

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE, Westley, Hampshire

Apprenticeship Progress Mentor / Horticulture

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SPARSHOLT COLLEGE, Westley, Hampshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 12 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Apprenticeship Progress Mentor / Horticulture


Location: Winchester, Hampshire


Salary: Up to £31,773


Type: Permanent


Institution: Sparsholt College Hampshire (inc Andover Campus)


Salary: Up to £31,773 full time equivalent (dependent upon qualifications and experience) pro-rated for Part Time hours


Working Pattern: 22.5hrs per week and 52 weeks per year


Location: Sparsholt Campus


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Horticulture team!


The post holder will be required to assess and guide apprentices who are working in the following horticulture environments:



  • Amenity horticulture

  • Landscaping

  • Parks and gardens


Applicants should be qualified to at least Level 3 in Horticulture/Landscaping or equivalent and have at least five years related industry experience. Applicants should ideally possess an Assessors award or be willing to attain this qualification. It would also be advantageous for the successful candidate to have some knowledge and experience in sports turf and/or greenkeeping.


The post holder will be required to have good IT skills as the assessing utilises an e-portfolio platform where learners upload their work, and the assessor marks it and provides feedback.


Full training will be given. This role is based at the Sparsholt campus but will involve travel to visit apprentices in various locations, so a valid driving licence is essential. D1 minibus driving ability would be an advantage, however, training can be provided. Successful applicants must also be willing to undergo teacher training to instructor level if required.


Closing date: 29 June 2025


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.


College Benefits



  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

  • Death Benefit grant of 3x salary if in the pension scheme

  • Free on-site parking

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

  • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

  • Holiday entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff)

  • Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement

  • Access to an employee assistance scheme

  • On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)

  • Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game

  • Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus

  • Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

  • Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices


There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.


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Applicants should be qualified to at least Level 3 in Horticulture/Landscaping or equivalent and have at least five years related industry experience. Applicants should ideally possess an Assessors award or be willing to attain this qualification. It would also be advantageous for the successful candidate to have some knowledge and experience in sports turf and/or greenkeeping

The post holder will be required to have good IT skills as the assessing utilises an e-portfolio platform where learners upload their work, and the assessor marks it and provides feedback.

Full training will be given. This role is based at the Sparsholt campus but will involve travel to visit apprentices in various locations, so a valid driving licence is essential. D1 minibus driving ability would be an advantage, however, training can be provided. Successful applicants must also be willing to undergo teacher training to instructor level if required.

· Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

· Death Benefit grant of 3x salary if in the pension scheme

· Free on-site parking

· Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

· Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

· Holiday entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff)

· Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement

· Access to an employee assistance scheme

· On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)

· Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game

· Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus

· Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

· Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provide

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