Teacher - Horticulture

Teacher, Horticulture

Careers in Demand is partnering with a leading vocational education provider delivering training within a correctional facility in Sale.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Meaningful work where you can see the direct impact of your efforts

• Beautiful Sale Victoria region

  
Empower Change Through Education
Careers in Demand is partnering with a leading vocational education provider delivering training within a correctional facility in Sale. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Horticulture Teacher who is committed to helping learners develop practical skills, confidence, and pathways to future employment.


About the Role
As a Horticulture Teacher, you will work closely with vocational training teams to deliver engaging and practical horticulture training that support students in developing foundation and employability skills aligned to real-world outcomes.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional classroom teaching techniques and focus on helping learners build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for life and work and within the horticulture industry. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging horticulture training 

• Support learners to build literacy, numeracy, employability, and workplace skills

• Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment

• Assess, monitor, and document student progress and outcomes

• Collaborate with vocational trainers and support staff to maximise learner success

• Maintain compliance with national VET standards and organisational requirements

• Encourage learner engagement, confidence, and personal development 

About You
You understand that education has the power to transform lives and are passionate about helping people reach their potential.
You will bring:

• Horticulture Qualifications (essential)

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (essential)

• Experience working with adult learners and diverse student cohorts

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual learning needs

• Sound computer skills and strong attention to detail

• A positive, patient, and supportive approach to learning

The Environment
This position is based within a correctional facility.

The environment is structured, professional, and secure, with a strong focus on education as a pathway to rehabilitation, employment, and positive life outcomes.

You'll join a dedicated team of educators committed to making a meaningful difference through learning.
  
Essential Requirements

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Current National Police Check

• Full Australian working rights

• Verified qualifications and academic transcripts

Why Join?
This is more than a teaching role—it's an opportunity to use your skills to create lasting change.

When you join the team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible full-time arrangements to support work-life balance

• The satisfaction of helping learners build confidence, skills, and future employment opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A secure and structured workplace with clear expectations and support

• The opportunity to work with learners who are motivated to improve their future prospects

• Meaningful work where you can see the direct impact of your efforts

• The chance to contribute to stronger communities through education and rehabilitation

In this role, you'll do more than deliver training, you'll help individuals develop the confidence, skills, and opportunities needed to build a better future.

If you're looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity where your work creates genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.