Teacher of Equine

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting a Teacher of Equine (Maternity Cover) to join our Equine team at the Broomfield Hall campus. This maternity cover role will run until July 2027. The role supports delivery of FE and HE programmes, particularly riding and practical stable management, including planning, delivery and assessment.

As a key member of the Equine team, the successful candidate will plan, resource and deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment for FE and HE riding lessons. Responsibilities include internal quality assurance, target setting, performance monitoring and pastoral support for students. The role also covers trips, visits, open days, recruitment activities and overseeing student work‑experience to meet awarding body standards.

Key qualifications and experience: proven equine industry experience, strong commitment to student achievement and quality. Flexibility, self‑motivation and confidence in a fast‑paced environment. Essential skills include rider coaching, horse welfare, groundwork, training and behaviour. Desirable experience in teaching the City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management. Holding BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship and up‑to‑date industry CPD.

• Salary: £29,374 (non‑qualified teacher) £32,922‑£44,218 (qualified teacher) per annum
• Teacher’s Government Pension Scheme 28.68 % employer contribution
• Discount at the Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ on‑site Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office free with 1 TB One Drive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI, on‑site salon
• Flint Bishop Solicitors: free will writing, 1‑hour free consultation, 10 % discount on Conveyancing services

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We welcome talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Our policies ensure consistent and fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points‑based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.