Green Skills Instructor

We're looking for someone with experience in horticulture, practical green skills and supporting learners. You'll deliver engaging outdoor sessions, help participants gain qualifications, improve community green spaces and make a real difference every day.

Job Purpose

Deliver alternative curriculum programmes to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners at risk of disengagement from mainstream education.

The Green Skills Facilitator will support young people, adults with SEND, volunteers and unemployed people to develop skills, confidence and qualifications through practical environmental projects. Working across schools, community settings and commercial horticultural sites, you will deliver engaging learning experiences while improving local green spaces and supporting participants towards further learning and employment.

Hours of work: 30 hours a week (Monday to Thursday), term time only plus 2 weeks to be mutually agreed over school holidays (40 weeks a year).

Please download the attached JD for full details of the role and person specification.

Vacancy Files

Green Skills Instructor JD

Interview Details

Interviews in person: W/c 3rd August 2026

Language	English
Job type	Youth work
Work location	Unit 2, Park Row, Selby, YO8 4PR
Region	Groundwork Yorkshire
Working hours	30 hours per week (Mon-Thurs)
Role type	Part time
Contract type	Permanent (Paid)
Salary	£18,087–£19,335 per annum (FTE £29,000–£31,000)
Application closing date	24th July 2026