Job Details
Equine Lecturer
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Closing Date for Applicants:
Sunday 31st August 2025
Inspire. Educate. Excel. Shape the Future of Equine Education.
Salary: up to £35,490
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: permanent
Are you a passionate equine professional with a flair for teaching and a drive to develop the next generation of talent in the equestrian sector? We are looking for a highly motivated Equine Lecturer to join our dynamic Land and Environment College here at Plumpton.
In this pivotal role, you’ll coordinate and deliver both practical and theoretical elements of our Level 2 and Level 3 Equine programmes. You will play a key role in shaping the student journey—bringing your industry expertise into the classroom and the riding arena and setting the standard for teaching excellence.
What You'll Do:
1. Deliver outstanding theory and practical lessons in equine studies and riding.
2. Coach and assess a diverse cohort of students, helping them maximise their potential.
3. Act as a personal tutor, supporting student welfare, personal development, and career progression.
4. Engage in curriculum innovation, quality improvement, and collaborative teaching practices.
5. Contribute to student recruitment, employer engagement, and the college’s strategic goals.
What We’re Looking For:
6. A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (BHS Stage 3 or 4 Instructor ideal).
7. A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to achieve one.
8. Recent, high-level industry experience, with a strong track record in riding instruction and coaching.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a student-centred approach.
10. A strong commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and safeguarding.
Why Join Us?
At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive—in everything we do.
You’ll benefit from:
11. A competitive salary
12. Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
13. Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
14. Comprehensive CPD and in-house teacher training (where applicable)
15. We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees
16. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer
17. A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process
18. A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house
19. TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
20. Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focused on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement
21. Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes
22. Employee Assistance Programme
23. Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday
24. Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer
25. Free onsite parking
26. Discounted Plumpton wine and Plumpton courses
27. Free eye tests
28. Cycle to work scheme
29. Free use of the onsite gym
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a forward-thinking college where your expertise can truly make an impact. Help us deliver high-quality, industry-relevant education that prepares our learners for meaningful futures in the equine world.
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.