Equine Yard Technician

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

LGPS pension

Free parking

Career progression

Leisure courses

Cycle to Work

Work Life Balance

Cafe on site

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Equine Yard Technician for the Berkshire College of Agriculture campus. The role combines direct horse care with instructional support in a busy equestrian centre.

You will work 16 hours per week (Fridays and Saturdays), maintain high welfare standards, supervise yard sessions, and assist students, including those in need, while preparing equipment for daily lessons and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in equine subject is essential.
• Level 2 English and Maths are required.
• Practical experience handling a range of horses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of horse welfare and daily stable routines.
• Exercise horses and oversee veterinary or farrier needs as required.
• Support student learning by demonstrating techniques and supervising practical yard sessions.
• Assist special needs groups and prepare equipment for daily lessons.
• Manage yard resources, operate college vehicles/tractors, and maintain equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure a safe, clean learning environment.

Skills

Horse handling

Stable management

Teaching support

Education

Level 3 equine qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Equine Yard Technician to join our Equestrian Centre at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a part-time permanent basis.

Equine Yard Technician

This Equine Yard Technician role at BCA involves working 16 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays only on an all-year round basis. This position is on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale; offering a salary between G,019.68 and G,798.49 (G,483 up to G,284 FTE).

The role of an Equine Yard Technician combines direct horse care with practical instructional support for students. Key responsibilities include maintaining exceptional standards of horse welfare, overseeing daily stable routines, exercising horses, and identifying veterinary or farrier requirements. Alongside animal care, the post holder actively supports student learning by demonstrating core techniques, supervising practical yard sessions, assisting special needs groups, and preparing equipment for daily lessons across the Equestrian Centre.

In addition to routine care and teaching, the role involves managing yard resources, operating college vehicles and tractors, maintaining equipment, and executing risk assessments to ensure a safe, clean environment. Suitable candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in an equine subject alongside Level 2 English and Maths, supported by practical experience handling a range of horses. Solid administrative skills, IT proficiency, flexibility, and a strong commitment to student safeguarding and inclusive teaching are essential for this position.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 14th October 2026

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.