National Horseracing College (NHC)

Residential Supervisor Salary: £20,024.61 per annum The National Horseracing College seeks to employ a Residential Supervisor to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development in December 2022. The role of the Residential Supervisor is to supervise (hence the name) and provide pastoral care and support to learners during the hours they are not in formal evening programme classes / lectures or on the yards with the horses, at times liaising with parents and carers. They are responsible for discipline, administering and maintaining learner records, and the completion of appropriate accident reporting documentation for incidents / accidents that occur outside of normal working hours, including weekends. An awareness of safeguarding and how to maintain appropriate boundaries is essential, as is the need to always act in a professional manner. Good communication skills both verbal and in writing are also essential. Residential Supervisors are allowed to sleep on shift, from the hours of midnight to 5.30am if all learners are safe and accounted for, and there are no issues in the Residential block. To be selected for this interesting, challenging role, you must have experience of working with young people, preferably within a residential setting with excellent communication skills. The Residential Team works a six-week rota. The hours of work for this position are as follows: Week 1: Monday 8pm to 8am; Sunday 8am to Monday 8am Week 2: Friday 6pm to 8am Week 3: Tuesday 8pm to 8am; Wednesday 8pm to 8am; Friday 5pm to 10:30pm; Saturday 5:30pm to 10:30pm; Sunday 5:30pm to 10:30pm Week 4: Friday 6pm to 8am; Sunday 8am to Monday 8am Week 5: Friday 6pm to 8am Week 6: Wednesday 8pm to 8am; Thursday 8pm to 8am; Friday 5pm to 10:30pm; Saturday 5:30pm to 0:30pm; Sunday 5:30pm to 10:30pm There is an expectation / opportunity for you to pick up extra hours / shifts with holiday cover. Working for the NHC provide significant benefits compared to regular schools, colleges, and other settings. You can progress your career with us. We care about our people, investing in staff development, regularly providing internal CPD training as well as paying for external courses so that we can all develop our skills and careers. Our students are inspiring to work with. They develop a great deal of resilience, discipline, and maturity through their main course. They spend a lot of time away from screens, with animals and in the fresh air. This leads to a productive, calm, and pleasant learning environment where staff have the chance to make a real difference. It s a wonderful environment to work in. The NHC is well known for being welcoming and friendly. Staff have a clarity of purpose and a sense of togetherness that shines through and fits the beautiful surroundings of Rossington Hall. You won t be micromanaged. Our leadership understand that professionals want clear direction, while being trusted to carry out their duties effectively. Working at the NHC provides that feeling you get from the best managers, that you are trusted and supported. Included is a holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing App, and Life Assurance (2 x salary). The selected applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding children and young people requirements. Closing date for applications: Friday, 1st May 2026.