Casual Equine Yard Assistant

Activate Learning; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Activate Learning as a Casual Equine Yard Assistant located at Merrist Wood College. In this role, you will be responsible for the care of horses and mentoring students, offering a chance to develop further qualifications. This position provides a flexible and rewarding work environment while contributing to our commitment to quality education.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience working on a professional equine yard.
• BHS Stage 2 Care, Riding, Lunge or willingness to work towards it.
• Proactive and flexible work approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care of horses/ponies.
• Assist with exercise routines and supervision of students.
• Deliver commercial courses or activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Education

Level 3 Professional or Vocational Qualification

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About the role: Equine Yard Assistant

Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Equine Yard Assistant to join our team based at Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon, Guildford.

You will provide day-to-day care of the horses/ponies on the equine yard and assist with exercise routines for a range of college horses.

You will also assist in the delivery of commercial courses or activities, as well as providing supervision of students/visitors when on the college yard.

This is a casual position working weekends and academic holiday periods at our Merrist Wood College campus.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

The successful candidate will have experience of working on a professional equine yard and have an appropriate professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above. You will have a BHS Stage 2 Care, Riding, Lunge or be willing to work towards this. There will be the opportunity to progress and take additional qualifications if desired.

You will be a pro-active, organised team player, with excellent communication skills and a flexible working approach.

Who We Are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
  
  

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

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