Hairdressing and Barbering Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced hairdresser or barber to become a Hairdressing and Barbering Lecturer. The role focuses on teaching learners toward industry qualifications, delivering salon-based practicals alongside classroom theory, and bringing commercial experience into lessons.

You will support learners with varying levels, plan and assess activities, track progress, and help shape curriculum to reflect current industry standards, while maintaining salon

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or above in hairdressing, barbering or a related discipline.
• Industry experience in hairdressing and/or barbering.
• Confidence delivering both practical and theory sessions to learners of varying abilities.
• Desirable: a recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Desirable: an assessor qualification.
• Desirable: experience teaching in a further education setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging teaching across hairdressing and barbering programmes, covering both practical skills and theory.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
• Tracking learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Contributing to curriculum development so that content reflects current industry standards.
• Maintaining salon safety and professional standards in all practical sessions.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Hairdressing/Barbering experience

Confidence delivering both practical

Education

A Level 3 qualification or above in hairdressing, barbering or a related discipline

Job description

Hairdressing and Barbering Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: September 2026

Are you an experienced hairdresser or barber ready to step away from the chair and pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the West Midlands, teaching hairdressing and barbering to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll deliver practical salon sessions alongside classroom theory, bringing your own commercial experience into the learning environment.

You'll support learners of varying levels and abilities, helping them build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging teaching across hairdressing and barbering programmes, covering both practical skills and theory.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
• Tracking learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Contributing to curriculum development so that content reflects current industry standards.
• Maintaining salon safety and professional standards in all practical sessions.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification or above in hairdressing, barbering or a related discipline
• Industry experience in hairdressing and/or barbering
• Confidence delivering both practical and theory sessions to learners of varying abilities

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
• An assessor qualification
• Previous experience teaching or training in a further education setting

Shape the Next Generation of Stylists and Barbers

If you're ready to share your trade expertise and help learners build careers of their own, we'd love to hear from you.