Teacher of Equine

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Equine team, you will contribute to the planning, resourcing, and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment, with a focus on delivering riding lessons and practical stable management such as health, behaviour and groundwork. The role includes responsibility for all FE and HE riding lessons and internal quality assurance, as well as actively supporting student progress and achievement. This will involve setting and reviewing academic targets, monitoring performance, and providing appropriate pastoral support to students.

You will also play an active role in course-related trips and visits, student recruitment activities, open days, and information evenings. In addition, you’ll support student work experience on the college yard as part of their programme, ensuring that all college and awarding body requirements and standards are consistently met.

About you

The successful candidate will have proven experience in equine industry and be able to provide outstanding support to students. You will be flexible, self‑motivated, and committed to student achievement and quality. You will have a strong background in coaching riders and horse welfare, including groundwork, training and behaviour, and be able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment. Being a qualified BHS Stage 3 Coach (or equivalent) is essential, alongside up-to-date industry CPD and experience. Additional experience teaching within a further or higher education environment would be beneficial.