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Horticultural Lead Teacher

Grow Together Bucks
High Wycombe

Posted: 21 Jan 2026

Deadline: 5 Mar 2026

Compensation: £25 per hour

Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

We are seeking a part-time freelance teaching lead with horticultural knowledge (or vice versa) to join our friendly team, teaching practical growing skills to children in local schools or at our community allotment. This role involves leading practical lessons and sharing the magic and joy of growing food. 

Grow Together Bucks (GTB) is a not for profit, Community Interest Company based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Our community projects include:

 - 300sqm Community Allotment in Wycombe Marsh which enables community volunteers to experience the joy and importance of sharing, growing and consuming wholesome food. Any food surplus is donated to The One Can Trust.

​-Working with schools, creating growing spaces for children and providing practical growing programmes to teach and inspire the next generation to nurture the soil, connect with nature and grow their own food.

​-Connecting local businesses with schools and community groups in need of help by facilitating, managing and hosting Corporate Volunteering Days.

The role

We are seeking two freelance Horticultural Teaching Leads, with horticultural knowledge (e.g. RHS qualification or similar) and some experience of teaching, to join our team to lead the practical (outdoor) and classroom based growing activities in a local school and/or with children at our community allotment.

We are seeking someone with a background in and knowledge of horticulture/ food growing, including organic and nature-friendly growing methods. Teaching experience is is desirable ideally with experience of working with primary age children and SEND children.

Using your knowledge and passion for food growing, you will plan and deliver a series of learning activities, sessions and workshops – guided and supported by the Grow Together team. Your aim will be to share the joy and magic of growing and nature with the children and inspire them to grow at home.

Sessions will run from March 2026, at times and locations to be discussed. We expect to offer two roles, both part-time freelance roles, with working hours to cover:

• Weekly or monthly sessions at one or more schools during term time
• Sessions at our community allotment
• Gardening club sessions after school
• Holiday club sessions during school holidays

Grow Together Bucks is a ‘not for profit’ Community Interest Company based in High Wycombe. Please see our website for more information at: www.growtogetherbucks.co.uk or contact Paula at:info@growtogetherbucks.co.uk 

Application information

If you think this opportunity could be for you, then please contact Paula Kennion, Director at Grow Together Bucks CIC.

Email info@growtogetherbucks.co.uk with your CV to apply.

We will be scheduling interviews with suitable candidates from early February, so please apply, or get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested.

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