Equine Instructor - Tutor
£27,385 Per Annum
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30sm to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
Bishop Burton College is seeking a skilled and motivated Equine Instructor/Tutor to join our dynamic Equine Department. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the equine industry and committed to inspiring the next generation of equine professionals.
As an Equine Instructor/Tutor, you will educate, train, and support learners to gain the knowledge, skills, and experience required for successful careers within the equine sector. You will deliver engaging practical and classroom-based sessions, ensuring students progress towards their qualifications while developing their confidence and industry readiness.
The successful candidate will hold a minimum of BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship with at least two years’ experience. A First Aid at Work qualification and an equine-related degree or equivalent are also required. Candidates with BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach (BHSII) are highly desirable.
You will also have at least two years’ teaching or training experience within Further Education or industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to teach a broad range of equine-related subjects from Level 1 to Level 3. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection, together with the ability to work with students with a variety of needs, is essential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who can motivate learners, maintain high standards, and prepare students for a range of industry qualifications.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Tuesday 12th August
Interview date:Tuesday 19th August
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
