Equine Lecturer

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About the role:

You will deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment, to support students to maximise their potential in making positive progress towards their success. The role involves you to co-ordinate, lead and deliver across several theory and practical units to a range of programme levels 1, 2 and 3.

You will

• Work with a diverse and passionate team of equine teaching professionals
• Plan, prepare and deliver highly effective lessons
• Support the diverse needs of students to ensure they reach their full potential
• Create engaging and interactive learning experiences to ensure high levels of attendance
• Assess students' progress through written and practical assessments
• Monitor and track students' progress to ensure they achieve their goals
• Promote learning through links to the equine industry
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement

About you

You will bring:

• A passion of the equine industry to inspire others
• Have experience of coaching riding, practical and theory delivery across a wide range of abilities
• A highly organised and adaptable approach to your teaching and coaching
• Experience of the equine industry and have professional experience, and a formal qualification to recognise this knowledge
• A proactive approach to managing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and professional development