Equine Groom Apprentice

Helping to care and manage all livestock and equipment during your working hours Cleaning stables and yard including tack room, feed room and barn Grooming horses Preparing stables for horses Preparing horses & tack for riders Preparing feed & water Ensuring that all fields are kept clear of droppings and poisonous plants Helping assist the vet and farrier when necessary and carrying out any prescribed treatments and bandaging Assist with booking lessons and taking money for lessons. Assist with pony mornings and other commercial events Assist with clipping (if appropriate) and tidying horses for competition days To assist with working (riding and/or lunging) horses and ponies when required Carrying out minor repairs and improvements to equipment i.e painting jumps Reporting any concerns in relation to the Equestrian Centre to the Equestrian Centre Lead or Commercial Manager Report any concerns regarding the welfare of the horses to the Yard Manager Any other reasonable duties as requested Assisting competitions when required Attend meetings when required To be aware of and abide by the Schools Data Protection Policy To comply with the Schools Data Protection Policy

Training:
Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
There would be an opportunity after completing your apprenticeship for a full time role

Employer Description:
Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals. • Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve. • Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another • Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change. Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.

Working Hours :
Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, 8.00am - 5.30pm Lunch break length: 30 minutes College day or on yard training day is a shorter day by 2.5hrs 1 weekend day is a requirement.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Experience with horses in yard,Teaching of riding lessons