Horse Riding Instructor

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Horse-Riding Instructor to join our riding school and yard team within a thriving Prep and Pre-Prep school environment. This role would suit an experienced equestrian professional who enjoys working with children, values high standards of horse welfare, and is equally confident working independently and contributing positively to a supportive team.

The successful candidate will deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate riding instruction, while also contributing to the daily care and management of the school’s ponies and yard. The role combines teaching, practical yard work, and involvement in school riding activities and events, with periods of sole charge responsibility, while remaining an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: In line with experience

Hours of work: Part-time. Term time only (Approx. 33 weeks a year) Monday to Friday

Benefits: Free meals during working hours, professional development and enrolment in the school pension scheme.

Location

Sandroyd
Rushmore
Tollard Royal
Wiltshire
SP5 5QD

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

The completed application form, should be sent to Rupert Burnell-Nugent, Sandroyd School, Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD or by email to [email protected]. Please contact Rupert regarding any questions you may have relating to this position to [email protected].

Equal opportunities

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering an outstanding education. Our staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct are expected to be of the highest level to ensure that no one is harassed, bullied or victimised.

We are in favour of a workforce that reflects the make-up of the local and national population. No job applicant, temporary worker or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

We are conscious that there are many groups that are currently under-represented at Sandroyd and we are committed to changing this. To that end, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Job reference: HRI-FEB26