Senior Equine Groom Advanced Apprentice

Supervising Daily Routines: Overseeing and, when necessary, performing all routine stable duties, including feeding, watering, mucking out, and grooming Health Monitoring: Meticulously monitoring the health and well-being of all horses. This includes identifying signs of illness or injury, taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration), and administering first aid or prescribed medications under veterinary guidance Specialised Care: Providing specialized care for horses with specific needs, such as those recovering from injury, older horses, or those with chronic conditions Preparation: Preparing horses for riding, training, or competitions, which may include clipping, trimming, and plaiting to a high standard Preparing feed & water Ensuring that all fields are kept clear of droppings and poisonous plants Assist with pony mornings and other commercial events. To assist with working (riding and/or lunging) horses and ponies when required Overseeing the general maintenance and cleanliness of the yard, including stables, tack rooms, and paddocks

Training:
Senior Equine Groom Level 3 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 :
Working days: Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday Lunch break length: 30 minutes Start Time: 8.00am Finish Time: 5.30pm College day or on yard training day is a shorter day by 2.5hrs 1 weekend day is a requirement.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Experience with hacking,Experience with schooling,Experience with lunging,Prep of horses for events,Teaching of riding lessons,Resiliance