Apprentice Teacher - Hairdressing

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days + holidays

Pension schemes with employer_contribs

CPD opportunities (PGCE, Apprenticesh,

Family friendly policies

Discounted onsite spa & gym

Job summary

Leeds City College is recruiting an Apprentice Teacher – Hairdressing to join the School of Hair, Beauty and Media Make‑up at the Printworks campus. You will develop schemes of work, deliver teaching, and gain a Level 5 Certificate in Education through an internal program with University Centre Leeds.

The apprenticeship runs for 24 months and includes support, with on‑the‑job learning and formal assessment, leading to Qualified Teacher status upon completion.

Qualifications

• Willing to work toward Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant vocational qualifications in Hairdressing.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above, with willingness to improve to Level 3+.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge and recent delivery in FE or school sector.
• Experience delivering a range of levels across the curriculum with active learning and differentiated teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop schemes of work and lesson resources, including online materials.
• Deliver inclusive teaching sessions across the curriculum using varied methods.
• Design and deliver assessments with timely, constructive feedback.
• Build positive relationships with learners and provide guidance to promote progression.
• Collaborate within a friendly team to maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Industry experience

Meeting learner needs

Attendance monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification readiness

Vocational qualifications

English level 2

Maths level 2

FE/school delivery experience

Job description

What skills and experience we are looking for

Leeds City College are recruiting for an Apprentice Teacher – Hairdressing to join our team in the School of Hair, Beauty and Media Make‑up, based at Printworks campus.

We are looking for a candidate with industry experience and are able to demonstrate skills in meeting learner needs and monitoring attendance to ensure successful outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work towards becoming a qualified teacher. You will receive support, guidance, and all the necessary tools to complete your apprenticeship whilst gaining valuable experience on the job. On completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 5 Certificate in Education. The course is provided internally through University Centre Leeds.

As this is an apprenticeship role, it is fixed term for the length of the apprenticeship – 24 months.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans and high-quality teaching and learning resources, including engaging online learning materials.
• Deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching sessions across the curriculum, using a wide range of innovative and effective teaching, learning and assessment methods.
• Design and deliver effective assessment activities, providing timely, constructive and developmental feedback that motivates learners and supports them to improve and achieve their full potential.
• Build positive, professional relationships with learners, providing appropriate support, encouragement and guidance to promote confidence, self‑esteem, progress and successful outcomes.
• Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, supportive and committed team, contributing to a positive learning environment and sharing a passion for developing learners’ skills, confidence, abilities and progression.

About You

• You will be willing to work towards L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)
• You will hold relevant vocational qualifications in the subject area
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above
• You will have relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills to enable delivery of a range of levels across the curriculum, which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles

What the college offers its staff

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
• CPD opportunities: Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.