Hairdressing Teacher

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMH School in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced hairdresser to become a Hairdressing Teacher, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will bring practical hairdressing skills to engage students and help them develop confidence and life skills.

You don't need teaching qualifications; you'll deliver haircutting sessions, work 1:1 or in small groups, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Confident in cutting, styling and general hairdressing techniques.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Patient, resilient and comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, mentoring or youth work would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical haircutting, styling and grooming sessions.
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Use hairdressing to build confidence, trust and positive relationships.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, communication and positive choices.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupil development.

Skills

Hairdressing skills

Excellent communication

Patience and resilience

SEN/SEMH experience

DBS willingness

Education

Hairdressing Level 2/3

Job description

Hairdressing Teacher | SEMH School | Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Start Date: After October Half Term

Agency: Remedy Education

Are you an experienced hairdresser looking for something a little different?

We are recruiting a Hairdressing Teacher to work within a specialist SEMH school in Tower Hamlets, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This isn't your typical hairdressing role!

The school is looking for someone who can use their practical hairdressing skills to connect with young people, build positive relationships and help pupils develop confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation.

Many pupils have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and may display challenging behaviour. Hairdressing sessions will be used as a positive intervention to encourage engagement, develop trust and provide valuable life skills.

The Role:

• Deliver practical haircutting, styling and grooming sessions.
• Deliver practical haircutting, styling and grooming sessions.
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Use hairdressing to build confidence, trust and positive relationships.
• Use hairdressing to build confidence, trust and positive relationships.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, communication and positive choices.
• Encourage independence, communication and positive choices.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupil development.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupil development.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Hairdressing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Confident in cutting, styling and general hairdressing techniques.
• Confident in cutting, styling and general hairdressing techniques.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Patient, resilient and comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient and comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, mentoring or youth work would be advantageous.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, mentoring or youth work would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher! We're particularly interested in experienced hairdressers who enjoy working with young people and want to use their skills to make a genuine difference.