Practical Instructor - Equine Management

Overview

Practical Instructor – Equine Management

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden

Salary: Between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Hours/Weeks: 37hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Practical Instructor in Equine Management to join our Animal Sciences department at The Bedford College group. As a Practical Instructor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Equine Instruction & Student Support – Deliver engaging, practical sessions in equine care and riding, tailored to meet individual learner needs and support their development.
• Horse Care & Welfare – Maintain high standards of horse care, including mucking out, paddock maintenance, and ensuring the health, behaviour, and welfare of all horses.
• Yard & Resource Management – Oversee the equine centre and practical areas, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness of horses and equipment for teaching and events.
• Communication & Collaboration – Act as a key contact in the absence of the Equine Centre Manager, liaising with staff, students, livery owners, and external agencies.
• Compliance & Development – Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, while actively participating in training, development, and college-wide initiatives.

About You

• Qualifications & Industry Knowledge – Holds a Level 3 qualification in Horse Management and BHS Stage 3 Coach certification, with up-to-date knowledge of equine industry practices and yard safety.
• Experience & Practical Skills – Brings hands-on experience in the equine sector, including working with livery clients, maintaining high standards of horse care, and riding horses as required.
• Student Support & Learning Delivery – Demonstrates the ability to deliver high-quality, supportive learning experiences, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
• Organisation & Communication – Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage equipment, resources, and documentation effectively.
• Professionalism & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, continuous development, and promoting the College’s reputation, with a flexible approach to working hours and locations, and a full driving licence.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy. Please note that the working pattern for this vacancy is Sunday – Thursday.

Interviews to be held: TBC – Please note that as part of the interview you will be required to ride a horse, and the college does have a 13 stone weight limit.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group\’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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