Equestrian Assistant

Are you passionate about Horses? Do you have experience riding and looking after horses? This is the PERFECT job for you!

We are looking for an experienced Yard Assistant to join our school!

About Lucton School

Lucton School is a thriving, co-educational, independent day and boarding school set within the idyllic Herefordshire countryside, welcoming students from 6 months to 18 years.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Position

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, rotation of days including weekends. One fixed day off and every other weekend.

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Unrivalled Training and Mentorship, Career Development Opportunities, Company Pension, Wellness Programme, Life Assurance, Lunch Provided, Holiday Allowance plus Bank Holidays, and a Staff Referral Programme!

Start Date: September 2023

You will be based in the yard carrying out all of the stable duties and turning horses out to a high standard for lessons.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Instructing students in various aspects of horsemanship and horse care.
• Organise and lead practical sessions, helping to enhance pupils equestrian skills.
• Promote safety awareness amongst pupils, ensuring that all health and safety measures are followed.
• Provide practical demonstrations.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of a BHS Stage 2 or equivalent, or ideally BHS Stage 3 or Level 3 in Equine Management, or equal yard experience.
• The ability to use their initiative.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and individually.

We are also looking for someone who is:

•  A competent rider
• Able to handle a variety of horses in a safe manner

Desirable Skills:

• Can lunge
• Can bandage
• Can clip/trim/pull
• Able to diagnose simple ailments, eg abscesses, colic, laminitis

If this sounds like the job for you then APPLY TODAY!

To find out more about this role, please visit our website www.luctonschool.org/vacancies, or email recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk

Lucton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.