School Syce/Groom and Riding Assistant

St. Andrew’s School, Turi, an international Christian Boarding School offering a British Curriculum education, wishes to fill the following position in the School.The school comprises two semi-autonomous Schools: the Preparatory school for pupils between of ages of 3 – 13 and the Senior School for pupils between the ages of 13-18.The school is seeking a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Syce / Groom and Riding Assistant to join the Equestrian Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about horse care, enjoys working with young people, and thrives as part of a supportive team.Essential RequirementsApplicants must:Be a competent rider in all gaits (walk, trot, canter and gallop) and confident handling a variety of horses and ponies.Have experience in the daily care and management of horses.Be comfortable working with children and young people in a riding school environment.Be a positive team player who works well with colleagues.Be physically fit and willing to undertake stable and yard duties in all weather conditions.Have a strong commitment to horse welfare, safety and high standards of stable management.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Horse CareMucking out stables and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.Feeding horses and preparing feeds as directed.Filling haynets and monitoring feed, hay and supplement stocks.Grooming horses to a high standard.Checking horses daily for signs of illness, injury, lameness or unusual behaviour and reporting concerns promptly.Administering routine medications and first aid under supervision when required.Exercising and riding horses and ponies according to the riding programme.Riding School SupportLeading horses and ponies during...