Beauty Therapy Tutor

Learning Curve Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Training Specialist is seeking a Beauty Therapy Tutor to deliver and assess courses in Beauty Therapy. The successful candidate will leverage their industry expertise to empower learners, offering hands-on training in a professional environment. Flexibility is key, as hours may vary, but the role promises a dynamic experience and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners' achievements. This position is based in Chesterfield, UK and includes a multitude of perks and annual leave benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Paid Volunteer day each year

Student / Teacher Discount

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience as a professional beautician.
• Experience in delivering and assessing apprenticeships or adult education.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging teaching sessions.
• Assess and provide feedback on learners’ work.
• Embed Maths, English, and digital literacy in curriculum delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong digital literacy

Highly organised

Flexible and adaptable

Classroom management skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

About the role

Learning Curve Group (LCG) is a national training and education specialist working with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values centered around our learners and we impact over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us deliver success to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

At our Hair & Beauty Academies, we offer a dynamic, hands‑on experience in fully operational salons that mirror real‑world environments. Learners gain practical skills while training in a professional setting, supported by our wide range of accredited courses spanning Levels 1 to 4. With 13 academies across the country and growing, we’re proud to be building the future of the hair and beauty industry.

As a Beauty Therapy Tutor, you’ll bring your industry expertise to life through our comprehensive training programmes, delivering and assessing courses for apprentices, adult learners, and study programme participants. With a learner‑focused approach, you’ll empower our learners to achieve their full potential and consistently deliver outstanding results. Flexibility is important in this role, as your working days and hours may vary depending on new course start dates and academy timetables. To reflect this, our tutors are contracted between Monday and Sunday, from 07:00am to 10:00pm. While the schedule can shift, no two days are the same, and your impact will be lasting.

Duties

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and differentiated teaching sessions, ensuring effective progression of learners.
• Adhere to the scheme of work and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) standards.
• Deliver theory and practical sessions that equip learners with relevant hairdressing knowledge, skills, and behaviours, aligned to industry and qualification standards.
• Assess and provide constructive feedback on learners’ work, clearly identifying areas of achievement and areas for improvement.
• Manage learners’ records and progress through regular, accurate use of digital systems for assessments, learner portfolios, progress monitoring, and attendance tracking.
• Embed Maths, English, digital literacy, and personal development effectively throughout curriculum delivery.
• Participate in LCG quality assurance activities working closely with the quality team.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment, promoting professional standards, behaviours, and expectations in line with industry requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development to maintain current industry and teaching practice standards.
• Support the development of learners’ employability, work readiness skills, and progression pathways into employment or further education.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure curriculum alignment, sharing best practices, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning quality.
• Where applicable, generate teaching and learning resources as required or use the LCG resources.
• Deliver KPI’s in line with company expectations (Register, marking policy, learner satisfaction).
• Complete regular and ad hoc reporting as and when required.
• Positively promote the ethos, culture, and development of the LCG in every aspect of its business.
• Contribute to the commercial income of the academy salon, meeting salon targets.

Behavioural Expectations

• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice & guidance as part of your everyday role.

Experience

Relevant industry experience as a professional beautician.

Experience in delivering and assessing apprenticeships, study programmes, or adult education.

Strong digital literacy, proficient in using online learning platforms and management systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about learner achievement and progression
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage workload and priorities
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in embracing innovative teaching methodologies
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in education delivery
• Appropriate classroom management skills

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 Award in Education & Training, preferred Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training) or be working towards these.
• Assessors Award (e.g., TAQA/A1, D32/D33) or be working towards.
• GCSE C grade (or equivalent e.g. L2 Functional Skills) in Maths & English

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
• Healthcare Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Ikea Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Paid Volunteer day each year
• Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
• Student / Teacher Discount
• Uniform

Head Office Perks

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

Equal Opportunities

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Recruitment Checks

Recruitment Checks: Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview. Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or [e-mail].