Hair & Beauty Instructor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Term-time hours

Job summary

The Limes College is seeking a dynamic Hair & Beauty Instructor to plan, deliver, monitor and review courses and to ensure the smooth operation of the college salon. The role runs 33 hours per week during term time with INSET days.

Ideal candidates will haveHair & Beauty qualifications and GCSE A-C, plus a solid knowledge of health and safety in vocational training. Salary is listed as £34,488 FTE with actual £27,385 for the term-time pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Hair and Beauty and GCSE A-C.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in vocational settings.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Creative approach to problem solving to inspire staff and students.
• Excellent communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, monitor and review Hair and Beauty courses.
• Ensure efficient running of the college salon.
• Manage term-time schedule and INSET days.
• Collaborate with staff and students to promote safety and learning.

Skills

Hair & Beauty

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

GCSE A-C

Hair & Beauty qualifications

Job description

Hair & Beauty Instructor

Required from October/November 2026

33 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

Salary: £ 34,488 FTE

Actual: £27,385

The Limes College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Hair & Beauty Instructor to be responsible for the planning, delivery, monitoring and reviewing of Hair and Beauty courses and for the efficient running of the salon.

This position is term time plus INSET Days following usual work pattern:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:45am to 4:00pm

Wednesday 8.45 am to 4.30 pm

Friday 8:45 am to 2:45pm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Hair and Beauty and GCSE grade A-C
• Have sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in vocational training environments
• Be able to work calmly under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
• Have a creative approach to problem solving and use this to inspire and motivate staff and students
• Have excellent communication skills in order to build rapport with children, colleagues, parents and outside agencies both verbally and in writing

The school can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;
• A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff who are supportive towards each other;
• Free access to an on-site gym;
• Term time hours.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.

Closing date: 11th October, 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed.