Course Manager - Equine 0.4

Askham Bryan College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

On-site facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Canteen and staff benefits

Job summary

Askham Bryan College in York is seeking an Equine Lecturer to join our Equine Department on a part-time basis (14.8 hours). The role focuses on delivering high-quality practical training to learners aged 16–19, developing vocational skills and professionalism for progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study within the equine sector.

You will lead practical sessions across activities like competition grooming, horse care, handling, turnout, and stable management, while modelling

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BHS stage 3 or above in a relevant equine discipline and current industry experience.
• Teaching qualification is desirable; but applications from experienced industry professionals willing to work towards qualification are welcome.
• Experience in competition grooming, equine yard management, coaching or riding school operations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise practical sessions across a range of equine activities.
• Focus on competition grooming, horse care, handling, turnout and stable management.
• Ensure safe working practices and professional standards in a commercial equine environment.
• May act as a personal tutor, monitoring progress, attendance and wellbeing.

Skills

Equine industry experience

Teaching (willing to develop)

Competition grooming

Horse care

Education

BHS Stage 3 or above in equine discipline

Job description

Basis Full Year Part Time

Course Manager - Equine 0.4

Location: York

Job details

Salary SP26 £31,758 - SP29 £34,699 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours 14.8

Basis Full Year Part Time

Package 35 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays / Generous Pension Scheme / Various Staff Benefits

Job description

Job Title: Equine Lecturer

Location: York

Contract: Part time - 14.8 hours, Permanent

Salary: SP26 £31,758 - SP29 £34,699 per annum, pro rata

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Equine Lecturer to join our Equine Department at our York campus on a part time basis.

We are seeking an experienced Equine professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of equine industry practitioners. This role focuses primarily on delivering high-quality practical training to learners aged 16 to 19, helping them develop the vocational skills, confidence and professionalism required for successful progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study within the equine sector.

You will lead and supervise practical sessions across a range of equine activities, with a particular focus on competition grooming, horse care, horse handling, turnout, yard duties, equine health and welfare, and industry standard stable management practices. Working within our commercial equine environment, you will support learners in developing safe working habits, attention to detail, presentation standards and the practical competencies expected by employers across the equestrian industry.

The role involves minimal classroom-based theory delivery, with the majority of teaching taking place in practical settings. You will act as a role model for professional standards, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience and develop the behaviours, knowledge and skills required for industry success. You may also act as a personal tutor for a designated group of learners, monitoring progress, attendance and wellbeing throughout their programme.

Applicants should hold a minimum of a BHS stage 3 or above in a relevant equine discipline and possess current industry experience. A teaching qualification is desirable; however, applications are welcome from experienced industry professionals who are willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification. Experience within competition grooming, equine yard management, coaching, riding school operations or other relevant equestrian disciplines would be advantageous.

If you have the practical expertise, industry knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire young people and prepare them for successful careers within the equine industry, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews: W/C 2nd November 2026

Start Date: The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About the College:

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

• On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
• Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
• Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop
• Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
• Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on “regulated activity”

You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once