Sessional Coach / Lecturer - Equine (Further Education)

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider in the UK seeks a passionate instructor for Further Education Equine Management courses. The role involves delivering exceptional teaching, inspiring students about equine management, and developing their understanding of horse care. Ideal candidates should have a BHS Stage 3 qualification or equivalent and be motivated instructors willing to complete further teaching qualifications. The position offers a fantastic package of staff benefits, including wellbeing support, pension schemes, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme (TPS)

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete a teaching qualification.
• Desirable degree in a relevant subject area, if not essential.
• Minimum qualification of BHS Stage 3 Coach or equivalent.
• Ability to be a highly motivated instructor and lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional teaching on Further Education Equine Management courses.
• Inspire students to appreciate equine management and develop understanding.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Motivational instruction

Equine management expertise

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area

BHS Stage 3 Coach or equivalent

Job description

Variable hours contract Hourly rates will be in line with relevant BHS qualifications and relevant experience

About Us Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice. Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

• Deliver exceptional teaching to students on a variety of Further Education Equine Management courses. These could be a mixture of Equitation sessions, delivery on practical units and potentially some academic sessions.
• Inspire students to appreciate all aspects of equine management and instill in them a passion for the work of caring for horses and a desire to develop their understanding.

About You

• Will be willing to complete a teaching qualification, if not already qualified.
• Desirably have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, this may not be essential.
• Ideally, hold a minimum qualification of BHS Stage 3 Coach or equivalent.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a highly motivated instructor and Lecturer.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave