Level 2 Horse Care Apprenticeship

  • Withheld
  • Melksham, Wiltshire
  • £3.70 per hour

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and efficient person to join our existing team.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    65823
  • Wages
    £3.70 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    24/03/2017
  • Start Date
    04/09/2018
  • Approx. Duration
    12 Months

  • Location
    Melksham
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Withheld

Description

This is a full time position with a requirement to work some weekends. Accommodation and full board included.

General yard duties such as:

  • Care and feeding of ponies and horses kept at Stonar School, including mucking out stables, sweeping the yard, mixing feeds, soaking hay, watering horses, checking horses that are turned out, bringing in and turning out from the fields etc.
  • Assist with the general maintenance of the yard, to ensure a safe environment
  • Assisting pupils on the yard with their dutiesKeeping the yard tidy (this includes the muck heap, outdoor & indoor schools, tack rooms, trunk room, feed room, lecture room and all other storage areas) under the direction of the Yard Manager
  • Grooming, tacking up and un-tacking ponies before and after lessons
  • Daily tack cleaning and washing equipmentHelping other members of the equestrian centre with riding activities
  • Assisting with lead rein lessons as required
  • Helping with equine events run at either Stonar School or under the auspices of the school
  • Helping out with major events e.g. ISODE, Open Day, Speech Day, Bonfire Night etc.

You will have one hour for lunch and morning and afternoon breaks. You will have two days off a week plus one afternoon off a fortnight. Weekends are worked on a rota basis.

7.00am-6.00pm plus evening yard checks on a rota basis, and occasional evening or early morning yard cover when students are arriving back late or departing early competitions.

Other tasks and responsibilities:

  • To maintain at all times a professional relationship with pupils in the school
  • To lead by example in terms of appearance and dress, i.e. jodphurs/breeches of a subtle colour, correct footwear etc.
  • To encourage high standards of behaviour from the girls, particularly in their relationships with others and to be familiar with both the school rules and disciplinary procedures.
  • To uphold the school’s procedures for discipline and ensure that the girls follow all the school rules and inform the Director of Riding or Yard Managers of any matters of concern; including breaches of school discipline, e.g. pupil involvement in smoking, alcohol or chemical abuse and bullying etc.
  • To help to provide a moral example in line with the standards and expectations of the school community
  • To familiarise themselves with the contents of the Equestrian Centre Handbook, as well as other key school policies on arrival at the school
  • To fully implement these policies in practice and to maintain their knowledge of these policies throughout. (e.g. Child Protection, Fire Procedures and Health and Safety)
  • To attend staff training and staff INSET days and staff meetings as directed by the Director of Riding.
  • In addition to the above, to undertake such other duties as the Director of Riding or Head may from time to time reasonably request.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 65823)

Company website : www.haddontraining.co.uk

Some previous experience with horses is essential.
Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills maths and English

Full training through the Equine Apprenticeship supported by Haddon Training.

Lessons in lunging, stable management, theory topics and teaching practice will be timetabled on a weekly basis.

Regular lessons in both showjumping and dressage with our coaches are included.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated, motivated person and preferably have some industry experience. Candidates must show good communication skills and enjoy working with children.

Full time position on completion of diploma.

Accommodation and full board included.

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Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.

Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for  British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.

Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.

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