Equine Practical Instructor

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 22-06-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £28,896
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

We're Growing – Join Our Journey!

As Plumpton College continues to grow and invest in outstanding land-based education, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Equine Practical Instructor to join our expanding Equine team.

This is more than a teaching post — it’s a chance to influence the future of the industry by shaping the next generation of equine professionals. With significant investment in our facilities, a flourishing student body, and an ambitious strategic vision, there has never been a better time to join us.

About the Role

You will:

• Deliver high-quality riding instruction and practical equine sessions across a range of ability levels.

• Support students to develop technical and professional skills through engaging, hands-on learning.

• Play an active role in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.

• Work with a motivated team to create an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident equestrian professional with:

• BHS Stage 3 Instructor qualification (minimum) and recent experience coaching riders.

• A relevant teaching qualification or the willingness to achieve one with our support.

• A passion for student success and a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility.

• Excellent communication, safety awareness, and IT skills (including Microsoft Teams).

• A commitment to promoting diversity, safeguarding and professional development.

Why Plumpton College?

• A competitive salary 

• Free use of the onsite gym

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Free eye tests 

• Discounts on Plumpton courses 

• Discounted Plumpton wine 

• Free onsite parking 

• Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer 

• Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes 

• Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement 

• TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card 

• A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house 

• A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process 

• We are a Disability Confident Committed employer 

• We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees 

• Comprehensive CPD  

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme 

At Plumpton College, we’re ambitious, professional, and passionate about everything we do. If you are too — and want to be part of a growing college that’s making a real impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Be Part of Something Bigger 

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible. 

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. 

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.