JOB TITLE: EQUINE TEACHING SUPPORT OFFICER
LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE
HOURS: 24 PER WEEK (MONDAY, TUESDAY, SUNDAY)
SALARY: £16,702 - £16,961 PER ANNUM
An Equine Teaching Support Officer is required to join the existing team at the College’s equestrian centre. You will be responsible for the day to day care of the horses stabled at the College. You will carry out daily yard tasks to a high standard, while also assisting with exercising the horses, (ridden/non-ridden). You will supervise student activity on the college yard and demonstrate sound equine skills and provide support to the students who are training. This role is required to work one weekend day and two weekdays.
You will have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in equine (Level 3 preferred), proven experience of working in the industry and strong health and safety awareness. A full driving licence is essential for this role. 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.
BENEFITS
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: midday,12 August 2026
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 17 August 2025 at our Cambridge campus
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.
We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
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.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
