Groom - Maternity Cover

Sidcot School; Sidcot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local equestrian center is seeking a groom for maternity cover starting in January 2026. Responsibilities include mucking out, turning out, feeding horses, and performing general yard tasks. Applicants must display excellent communication and customer service skills. This position offers a set schedule with possible overtime. Commitment to safeguarding children is paramount.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be capable of performing general yard duties such as mucking out and feeding horses.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Mucking out and turning out horses.
• Feeding horses and general yard tasks.
• Poo picking as part of daily responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Groom required at Sidcot School Equestrian Centre and to start in January 2026 for a fixed term maternity cover ending no later than 31 December 2026.

Duties include mucking out, turning out, feeding horses, poo picking and all general yard tasks. As well as being able to perform general yard duties, candidates will need excellent communication and customer service skills.

Hours: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30 - 17:30 with the possibility of overtime.

This vacancy will close upon receiving suitable applications.

Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.