Lecturer in Equine Studies

Job Advertisement: Lecturer in Equine Studies

Position: Lecturer in Equine Studies
Salary: Lecturer Spine - Band A2, £27,238 - £33,487 per annum
Location: Moulton, Northamptonshire

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Equine Studies to join our growing curriculum area. This popular course combines a first-class learning experience with our extensive practical facilities on the College estate and the expert knowledge of our staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and train students and other client groups to the quality standards set by the college.
• Tutor and manage one or more courses or groups of students.
• Develop our equine courses.
• Teach on other animal courses if required.
• Participate in internal moderation, auditing, and other quality monitoring processes to ensure exemplary service for learners, customers, and clients.

Practical Resources

Our equestrian students benefit from a range of fantastic practical resources, including:

• A 60m x 40m indoor riding arena with spectator seating and judges area.
• Stabling for up to 30 horses.
• An outdoor riding arena.
• A cross-country course.
• An Equine Hydrotherapy Centre.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally hold a BHS Stage 3 Complete Horsemanship or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Previous experience in practical groom/competition care and coaching.
• Broad knowledge and practical experience in the Equine sector.
• Excellent knowledge base in Equine Health, Fitness, and Yard Management.
• Experience and confidence in working with young people of varying abilities.
• Ideally hold a degree-level qualification in this field, although industry experience is equally relevant.
• Must hold or be willing to work towards and achieve a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education) or equivalent.
• Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

Benefits

• 44 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro-rata for part-time).
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution of 24.7%) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution of 28.68%).
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits.
• Opportunity for an annual volunteering day.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of employees.
• Access to a 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members.
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives.
• Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions).
• Discounted Leisure Centre membership.
• Discounted nursery fees.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions).
• Eye care vouchers.
• Online payslips.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and a consultant will be in touch.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated, skilled, and experienced staff team!

Protocol are proud to be Disability Confident Committed. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know

About Protocol

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The legal bit...

Protocol National ltd trading as Protocol are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.