An exciting opportunity has arisen, and Abbey Court School are looking to enlist the services of a…

RIDING INSTRUCTOR

To work 2 days per week at the school from 9.15am to 2.45pm (term time only)

To provide riding lessons on our horse simulator ‘Tonto’ to pupils, with support from the class based staff. (The Riding Instructor will work closely with the school employed Farm and Riding Manager).

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is located in Strood, Kent.

Postholders will require appropriate and relevant qualification; either BHS Accredited Stage 3 Coach, or BHS Stage 3 Coach with Child Protection, First Aid and DBS.

Comprehensive training in special needs will be provided.

Abbey Court School are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Their safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

Please send a replyemail to register your interest, or telephone 01634 338220 to discuss the position further, and/or request an application form.

Abbey Court School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Kent ME2 3DL