ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

GUIDANCE NOTES:

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category

Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Full time
Salary From

£30,805 per annum
Salary To

£36,130 per annum
Location

Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service

Writtle College
Ref No
3502
Closing Date
15/06/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you to contribute as part of a dynamic team of staff delivering to a growing number of Further Education students across a range of equine courses within the Further Education equine department. Within this varied role, you will be required to teach theory, practical and riding sessions to students on full and part time courses in Further Education.
Ideally, you will have in-depth knowledge in various aspects of horse management, including equine health, nutrition and competition grooming. Additionally, you will need to be qualified to teach riding at a variety of levels on the flat and over fences and working horses from the ground. It would be of an advantage if you have either experience within a similar role previously, or in an Equestrian competition yard with up-to-date technical knowledge.
To be successful in your application, you will have experience of lecturing and in possession of level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Two A Levels OR Vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Appropriate endorsed Teaching Qualification (or willingness to commence studies within 1 year of employment. In possession of industry relevant qualifications with a minimum of a BHS stage 2 coaching Qualification and or UKCC level 2 Coaching qualification.
Informal enquiries can be made to Sarah Fritz, Curriculum Area Manager Animal Studies, at Sarah.Fritz@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.