JOB TITLE:                     EQUINE GROOM AND STUDENT SUPERVISOR (TSO)

LOCATION:                     CAMBRIDGE

HOURS PER WEEK:       37 PER WEEK (08.00-17.00 SUNDAY, MONDAY/TUESDAY 08.00-15.30, WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 08.00-17.00)

SALARY:                          £22,551 - £22,751 PER ANNUM

A full time Equine Groom and Student Supervisor (Teaching Support Officer) is required to join the existing team at the College’s equestrian centre at our Cambridge campus. You will work closely with students to provide advice, guidance and support to enable them to achieve their full potential in their studies, both with practical tasks and through maintaining accurate records. 

You will carry out daily yard tasks to a high standard, while also assisting with exercising the horses, (both riding and working from the ground). You will supervise student activity on the College yard and demonstrate sound equine skills and provide support to the students who are training. Other tasks include maintaining stock levels, ensuring that resources are available as needed, and overseeing the day to day care of the horses stabled at the College. 

You will have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in equine (Level 3 desirable), proven experience of working in the industry and strong health and safety awareness.  . You will have a First Aid certificate and Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE A*-C/9-4) or equivalent or be willing to obtain.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Equine team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength.  We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams. 

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.  CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Pewter on [email protected]  

Closing date for receipt of all applications: Sunday 2 June 2024, midnight

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please