Job Vacancies

The Ride High Equestrian Centre was set up in 2017 on the site of a previous riding school. It comprises 37 acres of fields, stables, yard buildings and accommodation, based in the heart of Milton Keynes. It is a commercial riding school which exists to support the work of the charity Ride High, which transforms the lives of disadvantaged children.
You can find out more about the charity here

The services the Ride High Equestrian Centre offers are: –

  • Riding lessons for children and adults 
  • Riding and horse care lessons for the charity children
  • Liveries (not DIY)
  • Sensory programmes for young people with learning difficulties
  • Corporate training using horses. 

Our ethos is very strong – throughout the organisation we are committed to developing people and we use horses to do this through both ridden and non-ridden programmes and activities. We are committed to our horses and their welfare and we pride ourselves on having a non-cliquey culture.

Current Vacancies:

Qualified Instructor

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Instructor for a full time position:

You will need to have had previous Riding School experience and be able to teach beginner to intermediate riders of all ages, in private and group lessons.

In addition, you will assist in teaching our charity sessions, where you will help to transform the lives of disadvantaged children.

The role also includes day-to-day yard duties when not teaching.

This position will be over 5 days and will include evenings and one weekend day.  Wage will be dependant on experience.   Flexibility with hours is essential to cover holiday/illness.

Essential qualities:

You will 
⭐ be a confident and experienced Instructor
⭐ ride to a good standard
⭐ be confident to escort hacks safely
⭐ work well within a small team
⭐ be a positive, people person – our clients are our focus!

Desirable qualities:

⭐ UKCC or AI, Ptt
⭐ Teaching qualification
⭐ First Aid and Safeguarding certified
⭐ DBS check.

Start date: ASAP

Only applicants with some teaching experience need apply.

Applications:

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter via email to: yardmanager@ridehighequestriancentre.co.uk

Or call 01908 666434 for further information about the role.