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Lecturer in Equine

Location: Bishop Burton Campus - York Road

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 06 April 2026

Salary: £29,446-£32,407 Per Annum, Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Lecturer in Equine

£29,446-£32,407 Per Annum, Depending on Qualifications and Experience 

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Bishop Burton College is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Equine to join our established and dedicated Equine Department. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality, engaging teaching across a range of equine programmes and support learners as they work towards achieving their full potential. Depending on experience, you may also take on Group Tutor responsibilities, offering guidance and pastoral support to a designated student cohort throughout their time on the programme. You will contribute to curriculum development, enrichment activities and employer engagement, while also maintaining accurate records and upholding high standards in teaching, learning and safeguarding. As part of a collaborative team, you will help foster a positive, respectful and ambitious learning environment for all learners.

We are looking for someone who holds a related degree or equivalent qualification, brings relevant industry experience and ideally has at least one year of teaching or training experience, or the potential to demonstrate these skills. You should be confident using learning technologies, committed to delivering excellent teaching and motivated to support young people. It is desirable for applicants to hold the BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship qualification; however, if you do not currently hold this, you must be willing to work towards it, and the College will support your development. Experience delivering units within FE equine programmes would also be beneficial.

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:

  • Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
  • 50 days leave including 35 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 for DSE users
  • 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses  

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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 UK's points-based immigration system.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.

Closing date: Monday 6th April

Interview date: Tuesday 14th April 

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. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer. 

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