Equine Trainer at HMP Haverigg

Are you an experienced equine practitioner, who is keen to pass on their knowledge and experience? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of learners? Do you believe in the power of education to transform futures? If so, we want to hear from you! The Role We are seeking an experienced equine instructor to join our dedicated education team at HMP Haverigg. This is a fulfilling and varied role, offered on a permanent, part-time basis working 21 hours per week. We are ideally looking at someone to work Monday to Friday mornings and Monday afternoon but have some flexibility and are keen to find the right candidate. Information: Hours will be 3.5 hours (8:30-12:00) Monday to Friday and 3.5 hours (13:15 -16:45) on a Monday afternoon. Your week will involve the supervision of equine activities to a small group of learners (around 6 plus mentors) in our purpose-built stables and field. We currently have 3 retired racehorses and a Falabella miniature horse and have developed a programme of study which ensures learners develop the skills and knowledge to care for these animals in their retirement. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who has experience of working with horses and is eager to pass on their knowledge and skills to our eager learners. We are also looking for someone to support with the stable management to ensure our horses get the best possible care. A qualification in equine studies would be ideal, but we would provide training and qualifications for the right candidate. You'll thrive in this role if you are innovative, adaptable, and motivated to support learners from all walks of life to achieve success. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: • Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times. • Monday to Friday working pattern. • Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications. • We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications. • Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment. • Good progression routes into management positions within education. • Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges. • Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum. • Part of the wider community of the prison service. • Additional behavioural and complex need support. • Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme. • Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme. • An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service. • Health care discounts through Simply Health. • Retail discounts through You at Work. • Access to free onsite gym and subsidised lunches. Plus, you'll be part of a collaborative community within the prison service, where every day brings opportunities to make a tangible impact. Closing Date 13/02/2025 Under our Collective Bargaining agreement with our recognised union (Unison and UCU), we have agreed a number of changes to terms and conditions of employment with effect from 1st April 2025. These changes offer colleagues enhanced remuneration and benefits package. This includes time off for your own wellbeing, competitive and structured pay, generous holiday entitlement etc. Further information can be provided as part of the recruitment process.