Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeship Assessor

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Travel discounts

39 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Harrogate College is seeking a dedicated Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeship Assessor to join our Apprenticeships department. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, delivering, and assessing learning for a caseload of apprentices, with training delivered on-site and in workplace salons.

You will establish Individual Learning Plans, conduct formal progress reviews approximately every 12 weeks, monitor progress using OneFile, and support recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering qualification.
• Assessor Award (CAVA/TAQA/A1) or equivalent is essential.
• Level 2 English & Maths requirements (IQA/teaching qualification desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical training for hairdressing and barbering apprentices, on-site and in workplace salons.
• Assess and track apprentice progress using OneFile and complete assessment paperwork to audit standards.
• Plan and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with milestones and conduct formal progress reviews at least every 12 weeks.
• Onboard and collaborate with recruitment to enrol new apprentices and engage with local salon employers.
• Maintain quality through IQA processes, safeguarding and PREVENT compliance, and support learner retention and timely achievement.

Skills

Assessor experience

ILP planning

Workplace assessment

Employer relationship management

Education

Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering

Assessor Award (CAVA, TAQA, A1)

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

OneFile

Job description

Harrogate College is looking for a dedicated Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeship Assessor to join our Apprenticeships department. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Apprenticeships, this role focuses on planning, coordinating, delivering, and assessing theoretical and practical learning for a caseload of apprentices. In this role, you will deliver training both on and off-site, work closely with local employers to provide tailored training solutions. You will establish Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with clear milestones, monitor progress, conduct formal progress reviews at least every 12 weeks, and track vocational achievements using e-portfolio systems like OneFile. Additionally, you will support the recruitment and onboarding of new apprentices, participate in quality assurance practice, and deliver constructive feedback to ensure high learner retention and timely completion. Please note, this is a variable hours contract and working hours will vary depending on caseload demand. Based on current requirements, the role is expected to involve approximately 1-2 days per week, although this may change.

• Deliver & Teach: Lead practical and theoretical training sessions for hairdressing and barbering apprentices, covering vocational competencies and supporting Functional Skills both on-site and in workplace salons.
• Assess & Track: Monitor learner progress against apprenticeship standards using electronic portfolio software (OneFile), mark assignments, provide constructive feedback, and ensure accurate completion of assessment paperwork to audit standards.
• Plan & Review: Build tailored Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with clear milestones, conduct formal tripartite progress reviews with apprentices and employers at least every 12 weeks, and ensure off-the-job training commitments are fulfilled.
• Onboard & Collaborate: Work alongside the recruitment team to recruit, enroll, and sign up new apprentices, perform employer health and safety checks, and foster strong relationships with local salon partners.
• Maintain Quality: Participate in internal quality assurance (IQA) procedures, uphold safeguarding and PREVENT standards, and actively drive learner retention and timely achievement targets.
• Qualifications: Level 3 Hairdressing/Barbering qualification, Assessor Award (e.g., CAVA, TAQA, A1), and Level 2 English & Maths (IQA or teaching qualification desirable).
• Industry & Assessment Experience: Proven background in current salon practices, carrying out workplace assessments, and managing learner portfolios.
• Employer Relationship Management: Strong track record of networking, building partnerships, and collaborating with local salon employers.
• Teaching & Autonomy: Ability to plan and deliver practical/theoretical training independently with minimal supervision.
• Learner Support & Target Focus: Capability to motivate a diverse range of apprentices to hit key completion deadlines and drive retention.
• Compliance & Values: Commitment to safeguarding, PREVENT, equality and diversity, and high professional standards.
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • People's Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities:
  • Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
  • Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  • Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting:
  • Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
• Commitment to safeguarding