Beauty Teacher

Activate-Learning-1; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing Toolkit

Blue Light Card

LinkedIn Learning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Activate Learning is recruiting a Beauty Teacher for Oxford City College on a fixed-term, part-time basis (23 hours per week). Salary ranges from £31,387 to £43,869 per year, with a comprehensive set of benefits. The contract ends in October 2027.

You will teach across Levels 1–3, primarily on-site in Oxford, and mentor students to develop practical skills in beauty therapy, including nail care, skincare and massage. Prior teaching is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy and up-to-date knowledge of the beauty therapy industry.
• Recent experience in beauty therapy to develop students.
• Experience or willingness to teach across FE Levels 1–3 is expected.
• Assessor award or willingness to work towards within 3 months is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across Levels 1–3 with passion and practicality.
• Deliver engaging, student-centred lessons and support progression.
• Contribute to a supportive team and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong organisation

Education

Level 3 Beauty Therapy or above

Assessor's Award

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

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Beauty Teacher

Reference: OCT20263298

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 11th Nov 2026

Location: Oxford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension and fantastic on site facilities

Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Beauty Teacher to deliver this fantastic programme to our creative and inspirational students based at Oxford College. Our Beauty Therapy courses cover a variety of subjects which include, gel nails, manicures, pedicures, nail art, themed face painting, skincare, waxing and massage.

Role: Beauty Teacher
Location: Oxford City College
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time role working 23 hours (0.62 FTE)
Salary: £31,387 - £43,869
Student Focus: Further Education | Level 1,2 and 3 | Beauty Therapy

Activate Learning is recruiting for an exciting maternity cover opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Beauty Teacher to inspire and develop the next generation of beauty professionals at our City of Oxford College campus.

What you'll be doing

Teaching and assessing predominately across Levels 1, 2 and 3, you will be a confident, enthusiastic individual that can demonstrate real passion in delivering purposeful and practical lessons whilst recognising individuals’ talent.

This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 23 hours (0.62) based at our City of Oxford College campus. Working days for this role are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The contract ends in October 2027.

What we're looking for

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work.

You will have a minimum Level 3 qualification or above in Beauty Therapy, recent experience, and up-to-date knowledge of the beauty therapy industry to develop the skills of the future generation.

Whilst previous teaching experience and qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications to teach beauty therapy and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

You’ll have:

• Level 3 or above qualification in Beauty Therapy and experience as a beauty therapist is essential
• Assessors award or willingness to work towards within the first 3 months is essential
• It is desirable if you have a teaching qualification and worked within education as a teacher, but this is not essential
• You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

Start your teaching journey with confidence?

At Activate Learning, we know that starting a new role is an important step. That's why we provide all new teaching staff with a comprehensive three-day induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, supported and confident from day one.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or new to the profession, your induction will introduce you to Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy-led culture. You'll also spend an afternoon exploring our distinctive approaches to teaching and assessment, giving you a strong foundation for your role and helping you understand what makes learning at Activate Learning different.

And the support doesn’t stop there. You'll have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career, helping you continue to strengthen your practice, develop new skills and progress towards your career goals.

What we offer

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

40 days' annual leave ( calculated according to working hours)

Free eye tests

Season ticket loan / bus pass *

Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.

Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers

Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace

Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group committed to transforming lives through learning.

We provide a wide range of education and training, including Further Education, Higher Education, adult education and apprenticeships, supporting learners at different stages of their education and careers.

At the heart of everything we do is our award-winning Learning Philosophy, which shapes how we teach, support our learners and work together as colleagues. Our approach is built around three simple principles: Feel Safe, Find Purpose and Make Progress.

We recognise that everyone has a different starting point, experience and ambition. We work with our learners as individuals, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to progress.

As a colleague, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation where learning, development and making a positive difference are central to what we do.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team .

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check due to exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Agencies working with our Talent Team must be part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL)