Applications only accepted through the Askham Bryan College website
About the role:
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced FE Equine Course Manager to join our Equine Department at our York campus. This permanent, part-time role is for three days a week.
We are looking for an individual who will take responsibility for delivering and managing the teaching of our Level 3 Equine learners, including providing academic and pastoral support. A strong background in the equine industry, particularly in practical equine skills, will be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interactions within the teaching environment. With a deep subject knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for teaching, the successful candidate will inspire and motivate learners to achieve their potential.
Candidates should be educated to degree level or above in a relevant field and hold a recognised teaching qualification. A solid understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the equine industry is essential. Additionally, holding a BHS Stage 3 in Complete Horsemanship or above would be advantageous.
About the College:
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.
Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:
· On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
· Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
· Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions
· 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
· Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
· On-site catering including a canteen and shop
· Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
· Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
· Excellent career development opportunities via our on-site L&D Partner
· Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
· Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
· Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Safeguarding Statement
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:
* We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
* We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
* We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.
Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:
* Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
* Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
* Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,537.00-£33,365.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/09/2025
Reference ID: NR112