Job DescriptionWindsor Forest Colleges group is looking for an Equine Yard Technician to join our Equestrian Centre at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a part-time permanent basis. Equine Yard Technician This Equine Yard Technician role at BCA involves working 16 hours per week on Fridays and Saturdays only on an all-year round basis. This position is on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale; offering a salary between G17 £11,019.68 and G19 £11,798.49 (G17 £25,483 up to G19 £27,284 FTE). The role of an Equine Yard Technician combines direct horse care with practical instructional support for students. Key responsibilities include maintaining exceptional standards of horse welfare, overseeing daily stable routines, exercising horses, and identifying veterinary or farrier requirements. Alongside animal care, the post holder actively supports student learning by demonstrating core techniques, supervising practical yard sessions, assisting special needs groups, and preparing
equipment for daily lessons across the Equestrian Centre. In addition to routine care and teaching, the role involves managing yard resources, operating college vehicles and tractors, maintaining equipment, and executing risk assessments to ensure a safe, clean environment. Suitable candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in an equine subject alongside Level 2 English and Maths, supported by practical experience handling a range of horses. Solid administrative skills, IT proficiency, flexibility, and a strong commitment to student safeguarding and inclusive teaching are essential for this position. About Us The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to
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Equine Yard Technician employer: Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its staff. Located in Slough, our college offers generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and numerous career progression opportunities, all while prioritising work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of trade professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, where your expertise will directly impact the next generation of learners.
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Windsor Forest Colleges Group Recruitment Team
