FE Lecturer - Equine Yard Tutor

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

About the Role

• You will be expected to plan and deliver exceptional teaching which will assist students to achieve excellent results, on Level 3 Equine courses;
• You will inspire students to appreciate and enjoy Equine Management instilling in them a passion for the subject and a desire to develop their understanding.
• You will be required to have experience in delivering practical Equine Husbandry skills and specialisms in Equitation and Stable Management.
• You will be a yard tutor, teaching and training students during their morning (starting at 7am) Equine Husbandry sessions, including pastoral support. 
• You will be responsible for developing barn supervisors and the administration of Equine Husbandry.
• You will be responsible for the undertaking of assessments, marking and monitoring learner progress. This will include setting targets and grading learners’ performance.

About You

• You will be willing to complete a teaching qualification, if not already qualified
• You will have a degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
• Ideally, you will hold a minimum qualification of BHS Stage 3 Coach / BHSAI or equivalent
• Experience of working on a busy yard and maintaining high standards of horse care and welfare
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching sessions

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.