Freelance Tutor (Horticulture)

Description

The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses. The role will include teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback relevant to the course. Lot 1: RBGE is a world-leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction that is taking positive action for plants and people, from local communities across Scotland to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency, as well as to support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on our 354-year history as a scientific botanic garden and centre of education with internationally important botanical collections, and extensive international partnerships. Our four Scottish gardens – Benmore, Dawyck, Logan and ‘The Botanics’ in Edinburgh – comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth. We are looking for a freelance Tutor to support the delivery and continued development of our practical horticulture course by delivering teaching, facilitating learning and providing assessment and feedback. Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at the RBGE.. To note interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to writchie@rbge.org.uk. Notes of interest will be accepted until the 7th of March 2025. For more information, visit https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/