Equine Lead

Circle Health; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave incl. Bank Hols

Job summary

Hawthorn School in Canterbury seeks an Equine Lead to manage the yard and horses at a small independent school. You will order feed, arrange vet/farrier/dental visits, and teach SEMH pupils horse care, riding and leading hacks.

Role involves daily mucking out and handling diverse horses, plus supporting neurodiverse pupils. A minimum Level 3 equine qualification is required; enhanced DBS and regular paperwork/training are mandatory. Own transport is essential due to rural location.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 equine qualification is required.
• Experience in SEN settings is ideal.
• Enhanced DBS check and regular paperwork/training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage yard and horses at a small independent school.
• Order and collect feed; arrange vet, farrier, dental and chiro visits.
• Teach SEMH pupils horse care, riding and leading hacks.
• Muck out and handle diverse horses daily.
• Work with neurodiverse pupils and provide day-long support.

Skills

Driving license

Education

Level 3 equine qualification

Job description

Equine Lead

Hawthorn School

• Canterbury
• Permanent
• Full-time

7 hours ago

The role includes managing the yard and horses in a small independent special school. Ordering, collecting feed. Arranging and facilitating vet, farrier, dental and chiro visits. Teaching SEMH pupils horse care, riding and leading hacks. Mucking out and handling a variety of different horses on a daily basis. You will also need to be able to work with neurodiverse young people supporting them throughout the day. Experience in a SEN setting is ideal and a minimum of a level 3 equine qualification is required. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and need to complete regular paperwork and training. Monday-Friday 8.30-4.00. 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays. Own transport is essential due to the rural location near Canterbury.

Requirements

• Driving license and able to transport pupils to feed shop etc.

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