Overview
Role: Practical Instructor - Equine Management
Location: Shuttleworth College - Old Warden
Salary/Benefits: Salary between £26,780 and £31,415 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37hrs per week
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
About the role: We are currently seeking a Practical Instructor in Equine Management to join our Animal Sciences department at The Bedford College group.
Responsibilities
* Equine Instruction & Student Support - Deliver engaging, practical sessions in equine care and riding, tailored to meet individual learner needs and support their development.
* Horse Care & Welfare - Maintain high standards of horse care, including mucking out, paddock maintenance, and ensuring the health, behaviour, and welfare of all horses.
* Yard & Resource Management - Oversee the equine centre and practical areas, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness of horses and equipment for teaching and events.
* Communication & Collaboration - Act as a key contact in the absence of the Equine Centre Manager, liaising with staff, students, livery owners, and external agencies.
* Compliance & Development - Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, while actively participating in training, development, and college-wide initiatives.
About you
* Qualifications & Industry Knowledge - Holds a Level 3 qualification in Horse Management and BHS Stage 3 Coach certification, with up-to-date knowledge of equine industry practices and yard safety.
* Experience & Practical Skills - Brings hands-on experience in the equine sector, including working with livery clients, maintaining high standards of horse care, and riding horses as required.
* Student Support & Learning Delivery - Demonstrates the ability to deliver high-quality, supportive learning experiences, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
* Organisation & Communication - Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage equipment, resources, and documentation effectively.
* Professionalism & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding, continuous development, and promoting the College's reputation, with a flexible approach to working hours and locations, and a full driving licence.
Additional information
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy. The working pattern for this vacancy is Sunday - Thursday.
Interviews to be held: To be confirmed. Please note that as part of the interview you will be required to ride a horse, and the college has a 13 stone weight limit.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.
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