Hair, Barber and Beauty Instructor

Acorn Care and Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in specialist education is seeking a passionate Hair & Beauty Instructor for Avonside School in Bristol. This role involves building relationships with pupils, delivering engaging Hair & Beauty curriculum, and supporting students with complex needs. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives while enjoying an attractive benefits package. Join us and help shape the future of our pupils in a supportive environment!

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

£1,000 Refer a Friend bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Mental health support services

Pension scheme with enhanced contributions

Qualifications

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Experience in delivering engaging curriculum sessions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support individuals with learning needs.
• Deliver Hair & Beauty curriculum.
• Supervise pupils during activities.
• Contribute to meetings and reports.

Skills

Passion for Hair, Barbering and Beauty

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience with SEN students

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Overview

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Hair, Barber & Beauty Instructor
Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS
Up to £29,000 per annum (not pro rata) | 40 hours per week | Term Time Only | November 2025 Start

We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Acorn Education School – Avonside School in Bristol, launching in August 2025. With capacity for 72 pupils, this co-educational setting will support young people with complex needs including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).

If you’re passionate about Hair, Barbering and Beauty, and want to use your skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We’re proud that Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running (2024). As part of our team, you’ll not only help shape young lives but also enjoy a fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, consistent, and caring relationships with pupils.
• Supporting individuals or small groups with learning, social, and behavioural needs.
• Delivering engaging Hair & Beauty curriculum sessions, preparing resources in advance.
• Supervising and supporting pupils during transitions, breaks, and recreational activities.
• Contributing to team meetings, reviews, and progress reports.
• Working collaboratively with education and pastoral colleagues to ensure pupil success.

Benefits

• Trial of a 4-Day Working Week – giving you more time for life outside of work!*
• Refer a Friend bonus – £1,000!
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave + paid fertility treatment support.
• Health & wellbeing benefits including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme & Critical Illness Cover.
• Hundreds of UK and overseas retail & leisure discounts.
• Access to “Your Wellbeing Matters” – first-class mental health and physical health support services.
• Pension scheme with enhanced contributions.

Why Acorn Education?

As the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, we put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do. By joining us, you’ll make a real difference every single day while growing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Application

Ready to inspire the next generation of Hair & Beauty professionals? Apply now and be part of something amazing at Avonside School!

*4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Subject to successful completion of probation, not a contractual benefit.

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