Teacher of Equine

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

49 days holiday

Teacher’s Pension Scheme (28.68%)

Rail discounts (East Midlands Railway)

Microsoft Office + 1TB OneDrive

Staff discounts at onsite nursery

Eye tests with Specsavers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Equine lecturer to plan, resource and deliver high-quality teaching in riding, coaching and practical stable management. You will lead FE lessons, support student success and ensure welfare and health standards on the yard.

The role emphasises animal health, behaviour and groundwork, with opportunities for course trips, recruitment activities and involvement in work experience placements.

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience and passion for student success.
• Background in rider coaching, horse welfare, groundwork, young horses, training and behaviour essential.
• BHS Stage 2 Coach required; Stage 3 desirable with ongoing CPD and experience.
• Previous teaching in further or higher education advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead FE riding lessons and oversee internal quality assurance.
• Plan, resource and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment focusing on riding, coaching, and stable management.
• Support students with target setting, progress monitoring and pastoral care.
• Contribute to trips, recruitment activities, open events and information evenings.
• Support student work experience, ensuring awarding body standards are met.

Skills

Rider coaching

Horse welfare

Groundwork

Young horses

Training & behaviour

Teaching

Education

BHS Stage 2 Coach

BHS Stage 3 Coach desirable

CPD in horse industry

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have strong industry experience and a passion for supporting student success. You’ll be flexible, self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences. A strong background in rider coaching, horse welfare, groundwork, young horses, training and behaviour is essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A BHS Stage 2 Coach qualification is required, with Stage 3 Coach desirable, supported by current industry CPD and experience. Previous teaching experience within a further or higher education setting would be advantageous.

What the college offers its staff

• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters

Further details about the role

As a key member of the Equine team, you will help plan, resource and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment, specialising in riding, coaching and practical stable management, including horse health, behaviour and groundwork. You will lead FE riding lessons, oversee internal quality assurance, and support students to achieve their full potential through target setting, progress monitoring and pastoral support.

You will also contribute to course trips and visits, student recruitment activities, open events and information evenings. In addition, you will support student work experience on the college yard, ensuring all college and awarding body requirements and standards are consistently met.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.