This bank post sits in the Visitor Economy, Leisure and Service Industries department at The City of Liverpool College, teaching beauty therapy. The work covers Level 1 to Level 3 teaching and assessment, including anatomy and physiology, electrical treatments and some make-up, with current industry practice expected. Hours are ad hoc, up to 24 a week, and contact may come later rather than straight away. Fit depends on a Level 3 beauty qualification, teaching or vocational experience and an A1 award.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3 in beauty therapy
- Teach and demonstrate current Level 2 and 3 beauty therapy techniques, including anatomy and physiology and electrical treatments
- Set and mark work under College assessment policies and record outcomes
- Track students' progress and attendance under College systems
- Create a safe, purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour, challenging discriminatory attitudes
- Use varied teaching methods to engage students and build their independence
- Keep subject knowledge current with national developments, updating annually
- Contribute to curriculum design and strategic objectives with the Head of School
- Support the administration of teaching, learning and assessment in the subject area
- Address students' English and Maths development with colleagues
- Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings
- Provide enrichment opportunities that motivate students
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 3 or above in Beauty Therapy or Aesthetics
- Recognised teaching qualification or vocational experience
- Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
- A1 qualification
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
- Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of make-up techniques
- Excellent computer literacy, including the College's current IT programmes
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete
Other
- Engaged in continuing professional development
Nice to have
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and self
- Experience of resource-based learning
- Experience of assessing student needs and planning curriculum, including Technology Enhanced Learning
- Understanding of curriculum development to meet employer training needs
- Understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
- Fluent speaking in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Spanish, French or Portuguese