Racing Equine Trainer Coach
Reading, Berkshire
Full Time Permanent with travel to the learner and remote working from home
£23,400 - £26,500 plus great benefits including 30 days holiday (inc Christmas shut down and birthday off) plus bank holidays, CPD, pension, Westfield Health package, long service awards and recognition, employee ownership
Our award winning training provider are on a mission to grow their Racing and Equine sectors, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of a new team member based within the Reading area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the equine industry who would like to work within an Ofsted 'Good' Government Funded Work-Based Training Provider. They deliver work-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship programmes to all age groups, who have left school and are employed. They offer programmes within the Equine, Animal Care, and Business Services sectors and are delivered by a national network of highly qualified industry Trainer- Coaches and work with over 800 employers in both England and Wales.
The chosen candidate will be a high performing, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has a thirst for delivering high quality and service to all concerned parties. Experience in the delivery of Apprenticeship Standards and the differences in the sector post 2017 reforms is highly desirable.
This will include supporting the entire learner journey, including:
- Enrolment / induction and initial assessment
- Racing specialist equine care teaching, learning and assessment
- Coaching / mentoring
- Delivery of Functional Skills English and math
- Supporting the wider curriculum (PREVENT, British Values, Safeguarding, ICT, Information, Advice and Guidance, etc.)
- Correct completion of mandatory paperwork to evidence all aspects of the learner journey to an auditable standard
You will work closely with learners and employers and report to your Area Manager, as well as being fully supported by a Curriculum Specialist for the delivery for your learners to achieve the required Functional Skills and Internal Quality Assurers (IQA's) to ensure a high level of quality throughout the delivery of the programme.
Essential industry specific experience:
- Minimum of 5 years recent and extensive experience working in the equine sector
- Up-to-date, relevant, deep, and broad experience of working within the racing industry in management or at level such as i.e., head lad/lass, yard manager, senior instructor
- Passion for work-based learning
- Experience in the occupational area of the apprenticeships including practical and current knowledge of working practices, infrastructure, tools and technologies to support applications
- Occupational competence with a comprehensive and proven track record of service in the equine and racing sector supported by a detailed documented CPD record
- Extensive knowledge and experience of horse anatomy, physiology, and welfare
Essential qualifications:
- Work-based Diploma in Level 3 Work Based Diploma in Horse Care and Management or Racehorse Care and Management or BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride or be working towards and have the ability to undertake them successfully within probation period
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and math or ability to undertake them successfully within probation period
- Experience of working with and maintaining quality assurance processes and complying with regulatory requirements
- Commitment to continuous professional development relevant to the industry area being assessed
Essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours:
- Have working knowledge of the equestrian and racing sector
- Produce excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to learners, assessors and key stakeholders
- Have experience of producing clear, accurate and detailed written reports, including remarks / enquiries about results
- Be a self-starter, with drive, ambition and investigative skills
- Demonstrate effective time management with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise effectively
- Have the ability to build a strong working relationship with employers, learners and colleagues
- Demonstrate outstanding integrity and interpersonal skills and behaviours and confidently deal with a wide range of people
Desirable or willingness to work towards:
- Holding or working towards an assessor qualification (A1/A2/D32/D33/TAQA or equivalent qualification)
- Relevant teaching qualification (minimum PTTLS) or Education and Training Level 3 or 4
- Level 2 ICT
- Experience of preparing for and presenting to a target audience
- Experience of marking and grading assessments
To apply for the role of Racing Equine Trainer Coach in Reading please email your cv to
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