Teacher of Equine

Derby College Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

49 days holiday

Teacher pension 28.68% employer

Discounts at nursery (Ofsted rated)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Specsavers eye tests

Job summary

Derby College Group is seeking a Teacher of Equine (Maternity Cover) for the Broomfield Hall campus. You will plan, deliver and assess riding and practical stable management within FE programmes, leading lessons and ensuring welfare and progress.

Candidates should have strong rider coaching experience, a BHS Stage 2 Coach qualification (Stage 3 desirable) and a background in horse welfare, groundwork, and behaviour. This is a part-time maternity cover role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in rider coaching, horse welfare, groundwork, young horses, training and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment in riding and stable management.
• Lead FE riding lessons and oversee internal quality assurance.
• Support students to achieve their potential through target setting, progress monitoring and pastoral support.
• Contribute to course trips, student recruitment activities and information evenings.
• Support work experience on the college yard and ensure college and awarding body standards are met.

Skills

Rider coaching

Horse welfare

Groundwork

Young horses

Training and behaviour

Education

BHS Stage 2 Coach

BHS Stage 3 Coach (desirable)

Job description

Optimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovative - Collaborative

Please note this maternity cover post is until July 2027. Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a Teacher of Equine (Maternity Cover) to join our team at the beautiful Broomfield Hall campus. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our FE programmes, with a dedicated focus on planning, delivering and assessing riding and practical stable management lessons. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working on a part-time basis.

The Opportunity

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.

About You

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.

The Benefits

• Salary of non-qualified teacher £30,549; qualified teacher £34,239 to £45,987 per annum


• 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


• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard


• 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


• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.