Equine Instructor / Supervisor
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | DT2 8PY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EQ93 |
Summary
For this role, we are seeking an experienced equestrian to join our busy yard at Manor Stables, as an Instructor and Supervisor. The successful candidate will assist with the day to day running of the yard including yard tasks, ensuring the fitness and welfare of the horses and ponies, assisting with managing our facilities, supervising and instructing students, assist with running commercial activities and delivering sessions to commercial clients.
You will need to have a minimum of a BHSAI or a minimum of a level 3 Equine management qualification with a full teaching qualification or similar and the ability to train and produce horses to the good standard.
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. The role would suit someone who is working in industry and is now seeking a new challenge. This post holder will have the opportunity to train for further professional exams.
Own horse welcome at reduced livery rate – subject to suitability and on-site shared accommodation may be available.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Cat Broomfield on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 1698 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week worked over 4 days, Monday – Sunday with flexibly to meet business needs
Salary: Highly Competitive
Campus Location: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
To Apply:
Please visit the website for the full Job Description and College Application Form.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies.
Please return the completed application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk
The Closing Date for Applications: Friday 4 July 2025 at 12 noon
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).
You will need to have a minimum of a BHSAI or a minimum of a level 3 Equine management qualification with a full teaching qualification or similar and the ability to train and produce horses to the good standard.
A flexible and positive attitude is required alongside the ability to challenge and motivate students. The role would suit someone who is working in industry and is now seeking a new challenge. This post holder will have the opportunity to train for further professional exams.
Own horse welcome at reduced livery rate – subject to suitability and on-site shared accommodation may be available.
For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed or your suitability, please call Cat Broomfield on 01305 215000, option 1, extension 1698 during normal working hours.
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Status: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week worked over 4 days, Monday – Sunday with flexibly to meet business needs
Salary: Highly Competitive
Campus Location: Kingston Maurward, Dorchester
To Apply:
Please visit the website for the full Job Description and College Application Form.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies.
Please return the completed application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk
The Closing Date for Applications: Friday 4 July 2025 at 12 noon
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.
For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/
Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).
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