part of the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

Current vacancies

Part Time Cleaner

Working within the current cleaning team, you will report to the Housekeeping Team Lead and be responsible for the completion of daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines.

You will ideally be familiar with Environmental Health Regulations and COSHH, you will have knowledge of infection control procedures, you will be able to work on your own initiative and as a part of a team, and you will be proactive in cleaning to a high standard.

4 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday to Friday 4pm to 8pm).

Flexibility to provide input at special events would be desirable.

During term breaks, flexibility is also available to bring working hours into the daytime.

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The college is committed to Safeguarding, and to promoting the welfare of children and young adults; we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Hours: 20 per week

Salary: £9,323.14 gross per annum

Annual Leave: Starting at 6 weeks per annum pro rata

This is a permanent position.

For further information and an application pack, please email m.pridham.@fcrt.ac.uk, or call 01425 673297.

Applicants who meet the role criteria will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and once the post is filled, this vacancy will be closed – so to avoid disappointment, apply early!

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Equine Lead

Working alongside our experienced team of teachers, your key responsibility will be providing dedicated, thorough, high quality care for a small group of well-mannered, predominantly field-kept horses and ponies. This care includes regular exercising, plenty of New Forest hacking, and some schooling as appropriate.

To apply for this role you must hold a BHS qualification Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent), preferably to include coaching. You should also be confident and competent with clipping, routine veterinary care and loading/travelling. The ability to tow would be a bonus.

This is a full time, permanent position, with a starting salary of £18,700.00 to £19,600.00 gross per annum, two fixed days off (either Friday and Saturday, or Sunday and Monday) per week, and a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum.

The FCRT can also offer;

• Commitment to your ongoing CPD (exam training funded up to BHS Level 3)

• Annual BHS Membership

• The opportunity to study for ‘Assessing Vocational Achievement’ qualifications

• Free meals whilst on duty

• The use of company vehicles whilst on business

If you are interested and believe you have the relevant skills and experience, please email: and/or for an application pack including job description and person specification.

For an informal chat to find out more about the role and what we do please call the main reception number, 01425 673297, and ask to speak to Claire Wesson (Equine Manager).

The college is committed to Safeguarding, and to promoting the welfare of children and young adults; we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date for applications – 5pm Tuesday the 20th of April 2021

First interviews – From Tuesday the 27th of April 2021

FCRT Assistants (Teaching Assistants)

We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who have a real interest in the education of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, and our method of delivery which is through working with horses. Fortune College is a specialist FE college with the aim of helping young people to extend their education and learn to become more self-reliant through working with horses, and by transferring that learning to everyday living skills.

 The role will include assisting in the delivery of taught sessions with and without the horses in both yard and residential settings. Students work towards achieving outcomes from their Education, Health and Care Plans and receive a multi-disciplinary approach to create an individualised education package.

If you are interested in being part of our team and believe you have relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!

For an informal chat to find out more about the role and what we do please call the main reception number, 01425 673297, and ask to speak to Chantelle Doyle-Sopp (Curriculum Manager) 

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Duties will include early morning, evening and weekend work either on the yard or residentially.

Various hours available

Salary: £18,646.29 per annum (FTE)