Buckhams Stables Old School Farm, Dartington, Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EB, UK
Equine Instructor vacancy
Our fabulous BHSAI instructor is sadly moving on after 9 years at Sirona due to her expanding freelance teaching and so we are looking for a new equine instructor to join our busy equine-assisted therapy and learning centre, nr Totnes, Devon. MUST hold either BHSAI or ABRS instructor qualification and work with horses in a kind and sensitive manner.
Skills and Experience required:
Extremely competent equine skills and experienced in training horses in a positive reinforcement approach (no gadgets or force used at Sirona)
BHSAI/ABRS qualified instructor/coach
Experience of working with young people and/or disadvantaged groups preferred
Being able to ride ponies distinct advantage
Positive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude and hard worker
Role involves:
Horse, animal, yard and field care, exercise and training
Supervising and teaching apprentices and volunteers
Supporting on equine-assisted sessions as required
Full-time, part-time or freelance considered. Salary: £22,000- £24,000 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience. Freelance hourly rate open to discussion.
Closing date: open until recruited the right person. Selected candidates will be invited for a short informal no obligation visit initially.
In the first instance please email CV and covering letter to;
Registered office: The Merchant’s House, 10 Town Quay, The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DW
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