Lecturer/Course Manager in Equine
Location: Reaseheath College, Rease Heath, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
Salary: £28,337 – £37,719 per year
Posted: 18 Nov 2025
Closing: 30 Nov 2025
Reference: R101827
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Job Level: Teaching / Lecturing, Manager
Specialism: General Education
Sector: Further Education
Overview
Reaseheath College is a forward‑thinking and dynamic college providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students each year. Our staff and students have access to leading‑edge facilities, including an Equestrian Centre with competition arenas, solarium, and equissage. The Centre boasts modern, carefully designed yards, including American barn‑style stabling, which accommodates over 60 horses. Set within a stunning 330‑hectare rural campus in South Cheshire, we offer an inspiring environment for learning and industry collaboration.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer/Course Manager in Equine to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in planning, delivering, assessing, and evaluating equine courses, ensuring an outstanding learner experience. As Course Manager, you will take responsibility for curriculum development, student progress, and quality assurance, while building strong links with industry to enhance employability and reputation.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment across equine programmes.
* Develop curriculum content and schemes of work aligned with awarding body requirements.
* Provide course management for one or more student groups, ensuring outstanding achievement rates.
* Implement quality assurance processes and contribute to departmental KPIs.
* Build strong industry links and participate in marketing and recruitment activities.
The successful candidate will
* Hold a minimum Level 4 qualification, ideally an Equine Degree (Level 6); a Master’s (Level 7) is desirable.
* Possess Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent.
* Have a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
* BHS Stage 3 Coach (BHSAI) is desirable.
* Demonstrate relevant experience in teaching and/or the equine industry.
We can offer you
* 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Two‑week festive/New Year shut down
* Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
* Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
* On‑site gym membership available
* Pluxee reward scheme
* Free Parking
Industry professionals without a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply. Qualified teachers are also welcomed. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands‑on support whilst completing Further Education Training.
Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at paul@example.com should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.
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