Lecturer - Equine Studies

We are looking for a Lecturer in Equine Studies to join our growing curriculum area. This popular course provision combines a first class learning experience using our extensive practical facilities on the College estate with the expert knowledge of our staff team.

Our equestrian students make use of a range of fantastic practical resources as an important part of their course. These include a 60m x 40m indoor riding arena with spectator seating and judges area, stabling for up to 60 horses and two outdoor riding arenas. Equestrian students also have the opportunity to join the Dressage Academy or Show Jumping Academy.

As a Lecturer Equine Studies you will:

• Teach and train students and other client groups
• Tutor and manage one or more courses or groups of students
• Develop Equine courses
• Teach other animal courses if required

Further requirements of the role would include participation in internal moderation, auditing and other quality monitoring processes to ensure learners, customers and clients receive exemplary service

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• BHS Stage 3 horsemanship or equivalent coaching qualification
• Previous experience of practical groom/competition care and previous coaching experience
• A broad range of knowledge and practical experience in the Equine sector
• An excellent knowledge base in Equine Health, Fitness, Yard Management
• Experience working with young people of varying abilities to develop their confidence
• Degree level qualified in this field or relevant industry experience

The successful candidate must hold or be willing to work towards and achieve a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education) or equivalent and have a minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 44 days annual leave, including public bank holidays and 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 Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.68%)
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 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)
• On site gym
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
• Eye care vouchers
• Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.