The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Weekend Yard Groom to join the East Durham College Team on an hourly paid basis.
Main Duties of the Role:
The main duties will be to liaise with Yard Manager and ensure all yard duties are completed through supervision of students or by yard staff in student absence. You will ensure safety of students and well-being and care of horses.
Essential Requirement:
Recognised L3 horse care qualification or equivalent.
Able to complete all stable and yard duties effectively and to a high standard, i.e. muck out/groom/maintain yard and equipment.
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region. Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.
