Equine Apprentice - Bicton Campus - Salary: Starting from £6.40 per hour (National minimum wage for apprenticeships will apply) - Hours per week: 37 - Weeks per year: 52 - Closing Date: 11 August 2024 - Interview Date: W/C 12 August 2024 *This role is fixed term until the 31 August 2026 - We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice at our Bicton campus. You will be providing high standards of care and welfare which are paramount and also the desire to develop the skills of others. The role will include maintaining the facilities on the college yard and assisting in the management of the Equestrian Centre. This will include early shifts, late shifts and weekend work on a rolling rota. The equestrian centre provides the facilities and resources to support our students as they develop their skills towards their qualifications and future careers.
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Working with other professionals such as the vet and farrier would be a regular part of the role as would be communicating professionally with our working livery and DIY owners. As an equine apprentice you would be required to ride and school horses and would also have the opportunity to join lessons to develop your own skills. Interest in developing coaching skills and BHS qualifications would be very desirable.
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The role will consist of four days on site and one day studying for an Equine Groom level 2 qualification.
For further information, please contact our Recruitment Team -
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We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff. We have generous annual leave schemes including a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. We have flexible and supportive family friendly working practices with a range of contracts available including term time only options. We have a range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
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The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
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Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.
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No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
