Farriery Placement Officer - based at Preston

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Veterinary Nursing and Farriery Team as a Farriery Placement Officer.

In this role of Farriery Placement Officer you will be responsible for the organisation and undertaking of work place visits to apprentice farriers between their college blocks. You will also work with employers, apprentices and college tutors to develop / enhance learner progression, which may involve hands on practical demonstration and reinforcement of theoretical course content.

It is essential the successful candidate has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent standard), a Teaching qualification e.g. PET / PGCE / Cert Ed or equivalent or willing to undertake within agreed time period (A) and is a Qualified Farrier on the FRC register (A).

If you are interested in the role – please apply.

For more information please see the job description.

Here at Myerscough College, we offer a fantastic working environment, an attractive benefit package - including access to the Teachers Pension Scheme and a wealth of professional development opportunities.

The role is 37 hours per week, part time hours will be considered

The salary is £26,675 - £31,379 per annum, pro rata relating to qualifications and experience.

The closing date is Tuesday 15 February 2022

Please visit the College website at www.myerscough.ac.uk to download an application pack.  If you are unable to download an application pack, please contact the HR team on recruitment@myerscough.ac.uk 

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBTQIA applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the HR team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours

37 hours per week, part time hours will be considered

Department

Veterinary Nursing and Farriery

Location

Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary

£26,675 - £31,379 per annum, pro rata relating to qualifications and experience

Reference No

FPO-P

Closing Date

Tuesday 15 February 2022