Groom

Groom All year-round position 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club Lunch without charge in term time Excellent benefits & CPD

New Hall School is looking for a reliable and dedicated Groom to join our School’s equestrian team. Reporting to the Head of Equestrian, you will be responsible for the daily care and well-being of the School’s ponies and horses, including feeding, grooming, mucking out stables, and maintaining a clean and safe yard environment.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for horses and experience in equine care, ensuring each horse is healthy, comfortable, and ready for lessons, competitions, and other activities. You will assist with tack cleaning, help prepare horses for riding sessions, and support riding activities when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day horse care including feeding, grooming, mucking out, and exercising
• Assisting with lessons, lead rein sessions, and school events
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and visitors
• Liaising with vets, farriers, and supporting routine healthcare of horses
• Supporting general yard duties and covering for absent staff as needed
• Ensuring health & safety and safeguarding procedures are always followed

The ideal candidate will be reliable, confident around horses, and passionate about equine care. Experience in a similar role is desirable. Weekend and emergency cover may be required as part of the role.

This role offers the chance to work closely with both horses and students in a supportive and engaging school setting.

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Applications will be considered until midday, Friday 10 October 2025

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

• BHS Stable Management qualification (or equivalent experience and a willingness to work towards qualification) • GCSE Level 5 (C) or above in English and Mathematics • Full Driving Licence • Experience of running a yard • Knowledge across the spectrum of stable management skills • Experience of working with young people • Ability to administer First Aid to horses • Excellent communication skills • Basic IT skills • Ability to promote the welfare and care of horses • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively • Fit for duties of the post - ability to bend, stoop, walk, lift and carry items up to 50lbs regularly • To be able to perform demanding tasks in all weathers

Shared accommodation is offered since it is a requirement of the role to carry out morning, evening and weekend checks of the yard. Consideration will also be given to candidates who live in the local area and who wish to live off site.

Non–teaching staff are automatically enrolled in the designated stakeholder pension scheme provided by Standard Life, subject to meeting the qualifying conditions. Pension contribution rates are 5% for employees and New Hall currently matches employee contributions up to 4%.

The Groom will be entitled to 30 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays. This will increase to 35 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays, after five years’ service.

As a member of Equestrian staff, the Groom is permitted to keep one horse, at a discounted livery rate, at New Hall Park Farm.

New Hall is committed to professional development of staff and will support further in-service training as required.

Currently, all staff can have lunch without charge in term time.

As an employee, you will be able to make use of an annual membership for the New Hall Sport Club, at a discounted rate, with effect from your start date.