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Apprenticeship in Horse Care – Equine Groom Level 2

Newark Equestrian · Balderton · posted 11 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Equine groom (level 2)
Starts
7 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Duties will include all aspects of horse care e.g:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming
  • Plaiting
  • Lunging
  • Health care
  • Travelling
  • Feeding
  • Grooming at competitions / riding

Joining an SCT Apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job, you will need to be hardworking, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends. We do everything we can to help you achieve, but we also expect some things from you to:

  • Always try your best
  • Adhere to the Prevent Duty – promote British values: the rule of law, democracy and tolerance and mutual respect for others at all times, and keep yourself safe from extremism
  • Be committed to improving your English and Maths skills and using them at work
  • Complete the SCT Online Learning by the target dates
  • Attend work and all off-the-job training sessions punctually and reliably
  • Be polite, tidy, professional, organised and cheerful
  • Keep your Skillscheck at work and updated - allow time every week for this
  • Complete work set in your Action Plans by the target dates
  • Follow instructions
  • Work safely, including on the internet
  • Always ask if you are not sure about anything

Please see the website for more information: www.stubbingcourttraining.com

Your training

Equine Groom Qualification – Level 2.

The vast majority of training will take place at the yard. In addition, this will include Masterclass Sessions, Seminars, SCT Online Learning Programme. You will also be visited by a SCT Coach at least once a month.

Where it leads

Progression from level 2 to level 3.

About Newark Equestrian

Equestrian Centre

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade 1-9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • NEWARK EQUESTRIAN, CODDINGTON ROAD, BALDERTON, NEWARK, NG24 3NB

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