Equine Instructor – Enniskillen

Location: CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Pay: Approx. £17.43 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Normally Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: Temporary assignment – 2 November 2026 to 4 April 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Equine Instructor for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.

The successful candidate will deliver practical equine education across the campus racing, equitation and breeding units, while supporting students and the day-to-day operation of the equine facilities.

The Role

You will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver practical equine classes.
• Support lecturers and instructors with practical teaching and knowledge transfer.
• Supervise learners and record attendance and assessment outcomes.
• Assist students with dissertation work and practical data collection.
• Carry out day-to-day equine management duties.
• Maintain accurate records relating to the equine units.
• Drive departmental vehicles and undertake trailer duties where appropriately licensed.
• Assist with wider farm and estate duties.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• At least 4 GCSE/GCE O Levels at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• At least a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management or a closely related subject.
• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in an equine setting.
• A full current driving licence enabling them to drive in Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate may be required to work outside normal hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Desirable

It would be advantageous to have:

• British Horse Society Stage 3 Teach or higher.
• Previous teaching qualification or teaching experience.
• Category B+E trailer entitlement.
• City & Guilds or NPTC Certificate in Competence in Livestock Transportation – Short Journeys.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Enhanced security clearance.

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