Roving Tutor

Description:

Roving Tutor

The National Horseracing College

41 hours per week

Salary: £34,951.40

The National Horseracing College seeks to employ a Roving Tutor to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022.

To be selected for this interesting, challenging role, you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Racehorse Care and Management or equivalent, a teaching qualification i.e. Certificate in Education or be prepared to work towards and achieve this, a coaching qualification, or be prepared to work towards and achieve this, you must hold a driving licence, have relevant ICT experience and be able to evidence your continuous professional development.

You should be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and be able to work as part of a team. You must have a willingness to work with young people who will present challenging behaviours, which at times can be stressful.

Hours of work: 41-per week, which include a ½ hour unpaid meal break each day.

The salary is £34,951.40 per annum with a contributory pension scheme. An initial holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays, which increases incrementally, and Life Assurance (2x salary).

Equipment: You will be provided with a laptop and company mobile phone to enable you to perform your duties effectively.

Working for the NHC provides significant benefits compared to regular schools, colleges, and other settings.

You can progress your career with us – We care about our people, investing in staff development, regularly providing internal CPD training as well as paying for external courses so that we can all develop our skills and careers.
Our students are inspiring to work with – They develop a great deal of resilience, discipline, and maturity through the Foundation Course. They spend a lot of time with animals and in the fresh air. Roving Tutors have the chance to make a real difference.
It’s a wonderful environment to work in – The NHC is well known within racing for being welcoming and friendly, staff have a clarity of purpose and a sense of togetherness that shines through.
You won’t be micromanaged – Our leadership understand that professionals want clear direction, while being trusted to carry out their duties effectively. Working at the NHC provides that feeling you get from the best managers, that you are trusted and supported.
Workloads are reasonable – Our staff have a much healthier work-life balance, and we do not expect you to take work home. If you do have a busy period, paid overtime or time in lieu can be agreed with your Line Manager.

The selected Applicant will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 31st July 2026