Job Description

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.



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.

About the Role:

To conduct practical sessions in equine, primarily to Further Education (FE) students at Level 1, 2 and Level 3. To take responsibility for managing cohorts of full-time learners during their weekly yard duty sessions and deliver practical sessions in riding, ground schooling and horse management/routine care. To plan and facilitate practical assessment sessions and provide formative feedback on assessment outcomes with clear action plans and targets to ensure leaners develop their skills. Plan and facilitate practical synoptic assessments and write up leaners assessment outcomes.



To follow Writtle College administrative protocols to maintain accurate training and assessment records. To contribute to the planning and ongoing development of equine courses and programs. To play an active role in student recruitment and in promoting the visibility and reputation of equine education at Writtle College. To regularly participate in technical training and maintain up-to-date records of continuing professional development in line with CPD expectations.



You should have a minimum of either Two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent. be in possession of industry relevant qualifications with a minimum of a BHS stage 2 or equivalent.



A BHS stage 2 coaching qualification or commitment to achieving one within a specified period and a teaching qualification (level 5) or commitment to achieving one within a specified period is desirable.

It is expected that interviews will take place on 20

th

August 2025

Informal enquiries can be made to Sarah Fritz - Curriculum Area Manager for Animal Management, 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.

ARU are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.



All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.



This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide#can-an-employer-ask-an-individual-to-declare-details-of-all-convictions-and-cautions.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 26,338
Salary To 29,959
Location Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College
Ref No 3598
Closing Date 13/08/2025