Hadlow College is Kent’s premier land-based College and one of the top such
Colleges in the United Kingdom, having been confirmed as ‘Outstanding’ by
Ofsted in 2010


Yard Assistant and Technical Instructor - Equine

Salary: £17,391 to £19,808pa
Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Locations: Hadlow

We are seeking a self - motivated person to provide additional technical and practical support to our Equine lecturing staff. You will also be responsible for the day to day running of the yard and supervising and instructing students during their yard and stable duties. As an instructor, you will be demonstrating and providing practical instruction in Equine Studies, including riding. You would be joining an enthusiastic and professional team dedicated to an excellent standard of teaching and equine welfare. The yard team is made up of four technical Instructors, a Yard Manager and a Commercial Manager, who together look after the practical running of the centre and care for our 64 horses. Accommodation is provided at a reduced cost of rent.

You will need a full Level 3 or above equine qualification. You will have, or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification and literacy and numeracy Level 2 qualification or equivalent. The ability to communicate effectively is an essential pre-requisite for this role along with at least three year’s relevant practical experience within the Equine industry.

As well as a contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, salary sacrifice scheme and free car parking, the post also attracts 25 days’ holiday per year, pro rata. The successful candidate will also receive regular equine training and have the opportunity to take further qualifications paid for by the College. Own horse a possibility subject to space.

Candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this job, please complete an application form. The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website, www.hadlow.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing jobs@hadlow.ac.uk or telephoning 01732 853977. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Please return completed application forms to jobs@hadlow.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is the 21st November 2018.

Interviews will be held on Friday 30th November 2018.

When applying for this role, please reference this job board as your application source when asked.

Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.

For more information please contact jobs@hadlow.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 853977 if you would like to discuss this further.

Hadlow College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.