Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering

We have a great opportunities based across our Kettering and Corby campuses for a Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering to become a key member of our Hair and Beauty department.

As a Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying on a range of Hairdressing and Barbering programmes.
• Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
• Managing students’ learning and provide a high-quality learning experience.
• Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Department in curriculum development and innovative teaching.
• Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.
• Keeping CPD in industry knowledge up to date.

Our ideal candidates will have working or have worked within the Hairdressing and/or Barbering industry and knowledge of the current developments in own specialist area, alongside the following qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing or Barbering
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Men’s Hair/Barbering
• Willingness to work towards the Certificate in Education qualification
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year
• Assessor qualification
• Evidence of recent industrial updating

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College - Fixed term - End date: 30/06/2023

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• A range of Full time and Part time positions from 0.5 FTE upwards and the possibility of a course manager position for the applicant with the right experience.
• 45 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• Teachers Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Salary and benefits will vary for offers where enrolment on a teacher training programme is required.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group may conduct our interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information will be available at interview stage.

Supporting Documents

• Lecturer Hairdressing - JD PS.docx

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.