Arboriculture Trainer

Arboriculture Lecturer (Full Training into Teaching)

£27,000 - £35,500 + Full Teacher Training & Qualifications + 42 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Teachers' Pension + Progression + Benefits

Site based, commutable from Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, Garstang, Blackpool, Lancaster and surrounding areas.

Are you a qualified Arborist looking to step off the tools and move into a teaching role where you can help to develop the next generation of Arboriculture professionals?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a leading land-based college as a Trainee or Fully Qualified Lecturer in Arboriculture, with full training and support provided to help you gain your teaching qualification (if required). You'll use your hands-on industry experience to inspire learners, deliver key skills and knowledge, and support students to achieve recognised qualifications and progress into the industry.

Based in a supportive and forward-thinking department, this role offers a stable career path, great work-life balance and the chance to make a real impact. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values high standards, learner success and continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll plan and deliver practical and theory lessons across Arboriculture programmes, support learners through tutorials and progress reviews, and ensure assessments are completed to a high standard. You'll also contribute to course planning and help strengthen links with employers to keep training aligned with industry needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture and relevant industry tickets (NPTCs), with solid hands-on experience. No teaching experience is required, as full teacher training and qualifications will be provided.
This is a great chance for an Arborist to move into a long-term career in education, pass on their expertise, and help shape future talent in the industry.

The Role
Deliver classroom and practical Arboriculture lessons
Support learners through tutorials, targets and progression planning
Mark assessments and track progress using digital systems
Contribute to curriculum planning, quality processes and employer engagement

The Person
Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture plus relevant industry tickets (NPTCs)
Strong industry experience within Arboriculture
Keen to move into teaching and support learner success
Based within a commutable distance of Preston

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.