FIXED-TERM Lecturer in hairdressing

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave pro rata

Teacher Pension Scheme

Health Scheme

Funding to achieve Certificate in Edu­

Professional development and flexible:

Job summary

DN Colleges Group seeks a fixed-term Lecturer Hairdressing to inspire the next generation within the Hair and Beauty department. You will deliver high-quality teaching and assess learners across Hairdressing and Barbering, while acting as course tutor and pastoral guide.

The post is a 29-hour week, Tue–Fri, with potential late evenings and flexible arrangements. Salary is pro rata, and the role includes safeguarding and continued professional learning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality Hairdressing/Barbering teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Level 2 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering.
• Act as a course tutor and provide pastoral support to a caseload of full-time and/or part-time students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive learning activities using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Monitor student attendance, behaviour, progress and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely records including assessments, progress tracking, eILPs and registers.
• Embed English, maths, equality, diversity and British Values within teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support student recruitment through activities such as open days, information events and promotional activities.
• Develop and maintain professional links with industry to ensure curriculum relevance and quality.

Skills

Hairdressing

Barbering

Teaching

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

The vacancy

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of hairdressing professionals? DN Colleges is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic FIXED-TERM Lecturer Hairdressing to join our Hair and Beauty department.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes while supporting students to achieve their full potential. As well as teaching and assessing learners, you will act as a course tutor, providing pastoral support and guidance to a designated student caseload. You will play an important role in creating an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment where students can develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for success. Working closely with colleagues across the curriculum area, you will contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities, student recruitment events and the continued success of the department.

Actual Salary for 29 hours: £27,600.64 £34,935.60

The role is primarily office-based, with an expected working pattern of four days per week, Tuesday to Friday. There may also be a requirement to work one late evening each week. We are open to discussing alternative working arrangements with the successful candidate.

Please note: This is a Fixed Term role for 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes.
• Act as a course tutor and provide pastoral support to a caseload of full-time and/or part-time students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, innovative and inclusive learning activities using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Monitor student attendance, behaviour, progress and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely records including assessments, progress tracking, eILPs and registers.
• Embed English, maths, equality and diversity, and British Values within teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support student recruitment through activities such as open days, information events and promotional activities.
• Develop and maintain professional links with industry to ensure curriculum relevance and quality.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, student support and management teams to enhance the student experience.

Essential Criteria

• Experience and expertise in Hairdressing and Barbering with the ability to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support and motivate learners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor student progress effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards .
• Level 2 English and Maths

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Salary of £33,787 to £42,766 per annum, pro rata, subject to job evaluation and experience.
• Fixed-term opportunity within a supportive and collaborative Hair and Beauty department.
• 35 days annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to the Health Scheme.
• Funding support to achieve a Certificate in Education where required.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and continuous professional learning.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered, including part-time and job share applications.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer Hairdressing but you might know this as Hairdressing Lecturer, Hair and Beauty Lecturer, Hairdressing Tutor, Barbering Lecturer or Vocational Hairdressing Teacher.
• This is a fixed-term position.
• The role is within the Hair and Beauty department and reports to the Group Curriculum Lead Hair and Beauty.
• The post includes teaching, assessment, course tutor responsibilities and student pastoral support.
• Participation in open days, admissions events and other promotional activities may require occasional evening or weekend working.
• Flexibility in working arrangements may be considered in line with business needs.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• If you need more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Closing date: 18th September 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

• Ambition: To achieve the highest standards.
• Support: A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
• Partnership: Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation: We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
• Responsibility: We take individual and collective responsibility.
• Equality: We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.