Current Vacancies
We currently have a vacancy for a full time groom who wants to learn to teach in our Riding School.
Based in the heart of South West London, Deen City Farm is one of the capital’s oldest community farms. Spread over 5 acres and home to animals of all shapes and sizes, we combine rural activities and education to actively engage local people, irrespective of their background or abilities. Our Riding School has 13 horses and ponies and provides lessons to riders of all levels from age 8 and up.
We are recruiting for a Riding School Groom to help with the following: • Assist and support the Riding School staff in the day to day running of the yard (Mucking out, feeding etc.) • Assist and support the staff in delivering Own a Pony days. • Assist and support our volunteers in their duties at the farm. • Interact with visitors and clients • Exercising riding school horses (11 stone weight limit)
We are offering • Regular lessons and lectures including dressage, show jumping and cross country • Wages whilst training • Modern well equipped yard • Super horses
Regular training towards exams will be provided by BHS II SM SE on well-schooled horses and there may be opportunities to compete.
5 day week. 8 hour day.
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, trustworthy and friendly all-rounder who is happy to roll their sleeves up and ensure that the Riding School is clean, tidy and safe for all of our visitors. Must be able to walk, trot and canter. Would suit someone with a willingness to learn to teach. A great opportunity for the right person. Please note this is not a live in position and we are unable to accommodate staff horses or pets.
Deen City Farm is an equal opportunities employer and registered charity, No. 1008028.
Full Time Groom / Instructor South London
We are a small friendly BHS approved London riding school and are looking for a new member of staff to join our team. The role will involve general yard duties with an amount of teaching. Our new instructor/groom must be fun, friendly and professional with up to date knowledge of teaching and coaching. Must be self-motivated, capable of sole charge and willing to progress within their career.
Based in the heart of South West London, Deen City Farm is one of the capital’s oldest community farms. Spread over 5 acres and home to animals of all shapes and sizes, we combine rural activities and education to actively engage local people, irrespective of their background or abilities. Our Riding School has 13 horses and ponies and provides lessons to riders of all levels from age 8 and up.
Ideal candidate would hold the BHS AI or at least PTT and have had previous experience teaching in a similar environment.
Regular training towards further exams can be provided by BHS II SM SE on well-schooled horses.
5 day week / 8 hour day.
Salary up to 20 k but dependant on experience.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to provide accommodation or the possibility of bringing your own horse.
Deen City Farm is an equal opportunities employer and registered charity, No. 1008028.
To apply for either of these jobs, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to
Joanna Henbrey
Deen City Farm
39 Windsor Ave
London
Sw19 2rr
or email
joannahenbrey@deencityfarm.co.uk
