Equine Studies Lecturer

The National Horseracing College seeks to appoint a full-time Equine Studies Lecturer to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team.   As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022.

The successful applicant will be responsible for riding and stable management tuition for our Doncaster Equine College, horse care courses (Level 1 to Level 3).  They will also contribute / support the Doncaster Equine College (DEC) Show, dressage competitions, educational visits and DEC Taster Days, some of these may involve weekend working.

It is essential that applicants possess a Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management or equivalent qualification, they also need to hold a teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent) and be prepared to achieve an Assessor qualification.  You should be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and be able to work as part of a team.  You must have a willingness to work with young people who will present challenging behaviours, which at times can be stressful.

Relevant vocational experience in the Equine industry and of working in the educational sector with young people is essential.

Working for the NHC provides significant benefits compared to regular schools, colleges and other settings.

1. You can progress your career with us. We care about our people, investing in staff development, regularly providing internal CPD training as well as paying for external courses so that we can all develop our skills and careers.
2. Our students are inspiring to work with. They develop a great deal of resilience, discipline and maturity through their main course, which they bring to the classroom. They spend a lot of time away from screens, with animals and in the fresh air. This leads to a productive, calm and pleasant learning environment where teachers have the chance to make a real difference.
3. It’s a wonderful environment to work in. The NHC is well known for being welcoming and friendly. Staff have a clarity of purpose and a sense of togetherness that shines through and fits the beautiful surroundings of Rossington Hall.
4. You won’t be micromanaged.Our leadership understand that professionals want clear direction, while being trusted to carry out their duties effectively. Working at the NHC provides that feeling you get from the best managers, that you are trusted and supported.
5. Workloads are reasonable.This is not a typical school environment where they expect several hours a week of unpaid overtime. Our teachers have a much healthier work-life balance, and we don’t expect you to take work home. If you do have a busy period, paid overtime or time in lieu can be agreed with your line manager.

Working hours are:

• Monday 8.30am – 4.00pm
• Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm

There is a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

39 hours per week.

Salary

£30,866.16

Reasons to Join Us:

• Auto-enrolled contributory pension scheme
• An initial holiday entitlement of 25-days plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programmes
• Uniform provided
• Annual allowance of £60 for yard boots
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)

The selected Applicant will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.

Application Process

For further details on the job role and person specification, as well as an application form please contact:

Aimee Collins on (01302) 864775

Email: a.collins@theNHC.co.uk

OR

Michelle Bardsley on (01302) 861002

Email: m.bardsley@theNHC.co.uk

Closing Date

Closing date for applications: 29^th August 2025