Teacher of Equine
Proposed interview date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Please note that this is a maternity cover role until July 2027.
Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a Teacher of Equine (Maternity Cover) to join our Equine team at the stunning Broomfield Hall campus. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of FE and HE programmes, with a particular focus on riding and practical stable management, including planning, delivery, and assessment.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Equine team, you will plan, resource, and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment, with responsibility for all FE and HE riding lessons and internal quality assurance. You will support student progress through target setting, performance monitoring, and pastoral support. The role also includes involvement in trips, visits, open days, recruitment activities, and overseeing student work experience to ensure awarding body standards are met.
For full details of the role and responsibilities, please click here.
About you
You’ll have proven equine industry experience and a strong commitment to student achievement and quality. You will be flexible, self-motivated, and confident working in a fast-paced environment. A strong background in rider coaching, horse welfare, groundwork, training, and behaviour is essential. Experience teaching the City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management is desirable. Holding BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship is essential, alongside up-to-date industry CPD.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum
- Membership of the Teacher’s Government Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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