Technical Instructor

• Training & Education

Closing date: Tuesday 8th March 2022

Job Details

Technical Instructor

Closing Date for Applicants:
Tuesday 8th March 2022

Technical Instructor – Fixed Term to 31-Jul-2022

Location: Greenwich Equestrian Centre, Hadlow College, Greenwich

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary:        H - Technical Instructor SP14 - (£17,391) to SP18 - (£19,808) at FTE1

We are looking for a Technical Instructor to join our Hadlow College equine team at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Equestrian Centre.

• As a Technical Instructor you will provide additional technical assistance to our lecturing staff.
• You will take responsibility in supervising work experience placements, volunteers and students.
• As an instructor you will be demonstrating and providing practical instruction in Equine Studies to students following a variety of modes of study.
• Further responsibilities include supporting the range of commercial activities such as the riding school and hydrotherapy centre in which training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will have a level 3 or above equine vocational qualification. A teaching qualification, BHS stage 2 teaching or equivalent (or willingness to obtain) and level 2, or equivalent in maths and English are essential. The ability to communicate effectively is essential for this role along with at least one year’s relevant practical experience within the Equine industry.

This is a full time position and there will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends.

In addition, this role requires individuals to be part of the overnight rota at the site which will include on average 8 overnights per month (this may change in line with the needs of the department).  Accommodation is provided for the purpose of the overnight cover only and payment is made at £40 per night.

You can look forward to excellent benefits, such as 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) and enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant and coffee shop.

For a full job description and to apply - please see the link above.

Applications can go to oliviafrogley@northkent.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 20 March 2022.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All appointments are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, providing it to the College for review.