Teacher of Equine

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Please note that this is a maternity cover role until August 2027.

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a Teacher of Equine (Maternity Cover) to join our team at the beautiful Broomfield Hall campus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our FE and HE programmes, with a sole focus on delivering riding lessons and practical stable management planning, delivery and assessment.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Equine team, you will contribute to the planning, resourcing, and delivery of high-quality teaching and assessment, with a focus on delivering riding lessons and practical stable management such as health, behaviour and groundwork. The role includes responsibility for all FE and HE riding lessons and internal quality assurance, as well as actively supporting student progress and achievement. This will involve setting and reviewing academic targets, monitoring performance, and providing appropriate pastoral support to students.

You will also play an active role in course-related trips and visits, student recruitment activities, open days, and information evenings. In addition, you’ll support student work experience on the college yard as part of their programme, ensuring that all college and awarding body requirements and standards are consistently met.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

The successful candidate will have proven experience in equine industry and be able to provide outstanding support to students. You will be flexible, self‑motivated, and committed to student achievement and quality. You will have a strong background in coaching riders and horse welfare, including groundwork, training and behaviour, and be able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment. Being a qualified BHS Stage 3 Coach (or equivalent) is essential, alongside up-to-date industry CPD and experience. Additional experience teaching within a further or higher education environment would be beneficial.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum
• Membership of the Teacher’s Government Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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