Apprenticeship Assessor - Hairdressing and Barbering (Variable Hours)

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days + bank holidays

Pension schemes: LGPS/Teachers' scheme

CPD opportunities and staff training

Flexible and hybrid working where role

Discounted travel schemes

Job summary

Harrogate College is seeking a dedicated Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeship Assessor to plan, deliver and assess learning for a caseload of apprentices. You will train on-site and in workplace salons, develop ILPs, monitor progress, and conduct formal reviews every 12 weeks with learners and employers.

You will manage recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices, participate in quality assurance, and ensure timely completion while maintaining safeguarding standards and employer

Qualifications

• Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering qualification and an Assessor Award.
• Level 2 English & Maths; IQA or teaching qualification desirable.
• Experience delivering workplace assessments and managing learner portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical training for hairdressing and barbering apprentices on-site and in workplaces.
• Assess and track progress using OneFile; provide feedback and complete assessment paperwork.
• Plan ILPs with milestones; conduct formal reviews every 12 weeks with apprentices and employers.
• Onboard new apprentices; recruit, enroll and collaborate with local salon employers.
• Maintain quality through IQA processes while safeguarding and promoting retention.

Skills

Hairdressing Level 3

Assessor Award

English & Maths Level 2

Workplace assessment

Employer relations

Teaching autonomy

Learner support

Safeguarding & PREVENT

Education

Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering qualification

Assessor Award (CAVA/TAQA/A1)

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

About The Role

Harrogate College is looking for a dedicated Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeship Assessor to join our Apprenticeships department. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Apprenticeships, this role focuses on planning, coordinating, delivering, and assessing theoretical and practical learning for a caseload of apprentices.

In this role, you will deliver training both on and off-site, work closely with local employers to provide tailored training solutions. You will establish Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with clear milestones, monitor progress, conduct formal progress reviews at least every 12 weeks, and track vocational achievements using e-portfolio systems like OneFile. Additionally, you will support the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices, participate in quality assurance practice, and deliver constructive feedback to ensure high learner retention and timely completion.

Please note, this is a variable hours contract and working hours will vary depending on caseload demand. Based on current requirements, the role is expected to involve approximately 1-2 days per week, although this may change.

What You Will Do

• Deliver & Teach: Lead practical and theoretical training sessions for hairdressing and barbering apprentices, covering vocational competencies and supporting Functional Skills both on-site and in workplace salons.


• Assess & Track: Monitor learner progress against apprenticeship standards using electronic portfolio software (OneFile), mark assignments, provide constructive feedback, and ensure accurate completion of assessment paperwork to audit standards.


• Plan & Review: Build tailored Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with clear milestones, conduct formal tripartite progress reviews with apprentices and employers at least every 12 weeks, and ensure off-the-job training commitments are fulfilled.


• Onboard & Collaborate: Work alongside the recruitment team to recruit, enroll, and sign up new apprentices, perform employer health and safety checks, and foster strong relationships with local salon partners.


• Maintain Quality: Participate in internal quality assurance (IQA) procedures, uphold safeguarding and PREVENT standards, and actively drive learner retention and timely achievement targets.

About You

• Qualifications: Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering qualification, Assessor Award (e.g., CAVA, TAQA, A1), and Level 2 English & Maths (IQA or teaching qualification desirable).


• Industry & Assessment Experience: Proven background in current salon practices, carrying out workplace assessments, and managing learner portfolios.


• Employer Relationship Management: Strong track record of networking, building partnerships, and collaborating with local salon employers.


• Teaching & Autonomy: Ability to plan and deliver practical/theoretical training independently with minimal supervision.


• Learner Support & Target Focus: Capability to motivate a diverse range of apprentices to hit key completion deadlines and drive retention.


• Compliance & Values: Commitment to safeguarding, PREVENT, equality and diversity, and high professional standards.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

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

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives

• 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.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

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 this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.