Job Title: Instructor in Equine

Status: Permanent, 14.8 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th April 2026

Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward-thinking and dynamic college providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students each year. Our staff and students have access to leading-edge facilities, including an Equestrian Centre with competition arenas, solarium, and equissage. The Centre boasts modern, carefully designed yards, including American barn-style stabling, which accommodates over 60 horses. Set within a stunning 330-hectare rural campus in South Cheshire, we offer an inspiring environment for learning and industry collaboration.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Instructor to join our dynamic team. You will deliver high-quality practical instruction and assessment within the Equine curriculum, ensuring students gain the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in the industry. The role involves supporting teaching activities, maintaining facilities and equipment, and contributing to an outstanding learner experience. Flexibility is essential, as some evening and weekend work may be required to support events and industry engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality practical instruction and occasional theory sessions within the Equine curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body requirements.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and resources to ensure effective delivery.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs, marketing events, and industry engagement activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a minimum BHS Stage 3 Coach qualification (Stage 4 Coach or equivalent is desirable).
• Level 2 Maths and English (or be willing to work towards).
• Have demonstrable industry experience and practical equine skills.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification at CET level or be willing to work towards one.
• Be able to inspire and motivate learners through engaging practical instruction.

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR team to arrange a conversation or tour with our hiring managers.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.