Equine Groom Apprentice (Gillian's Riding School)

GILLIAN'S RIDING SCHOOL LTD

ENFIELD, EN2 9JL

Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 25 February)

Posted on 23 January 2025

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity for an Equine Groom to join a fun and vibrant team of staff on the riding school. Duties will include the daily equine husbandry tasks and assisting with teaching lessons. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in the equestrian industry.

Wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

A fantastic opportunity for an Equine Groom to join a fun and vibrant team of staff on the riding school. The main focus will be as an instructor, but you will be expected to support the daily equine husbandry tasks.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to further their equestrian educations.

This role includes, but not limited to, general stable duties such as:

  • Feeding and watering.
  • Bring in/turn out.
  • Grooming and tacking up.
  • Mucking out.

Gillian's Riding School is a busy and varied environment giving the successful candidate the opportunity to gain a huge amount of exposure to many different disciplines. Alongside the Equine Groom Apprenticeship, you will gain a strong depth of knowledge and experience for your future career in the industry.

Where you’ll work

BRAYSIDE FARM

CLAY HILL

ENFIELD

EN2 9JL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Equine groom (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship.
  • The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and maths (grade Grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Previous Equine Experience

Other requirements

he learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship

About this company

Gillian's Riding School is a popular riding school in Enfield, North London. There is a place for every rider at Gillian's as we are open 7 days a week and have a variety of horses to ride suitable for all levels, including disabilities. We cater for lessons from 4 years old and up and 15 minute pony rides are available for younger riders. Regardless of your level, we have horses, ponies and instructors that will be perfect for your level. From beginning to advanced, we are here to help.

After this apprenticeship

  • A level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
  • To become a permanent member of the team on completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Heidi Clear and Bethany Wylie

recruit@keits.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298152.

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Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 25 February)

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