Lecturer - Barber

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

IEG is seeking an experienced Barbering Lecturer to join our Adult Provision in Peterborough. This part-time role runs two evenings per week, designed to fit around your current career, and focuses on delivering engaging practical sessions to adult learners aiming for Barbering and Hair qualifications.

You will bring recent barbering experience, a Level 3 or higher qualification, and the ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and confidently, while upholding high health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant professional experience within the barbering industry.
• A relevant Level 3 or higher barbering, hairdressing or professional industry qualification.
• Strong practical barbering skills and knowledge of current industry standards.
• The ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical barbering sessions to adult learners
• Support learners working towards Barbering and Hair qualifications
• Demonstrate current barbering techniques, treatments and professional standards
• Keep your knowledge of current industry practices, trends and techniques up to date
• Contribute to course development, quality assurance and assessment processes
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and professional practice

Skills

Barbering experience

Level 3+ qualification

Barbering skills

Demonstrate techniques

Communication skills

Mentoring learners

Education

Level 3+ qualification

Job description

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credit_card Salary £29,725 - £37,527 (pro rata where applicable) per annum depending on experience & qualifications

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Job details

Salary £29,725 - £37,527 (pro rata where applicable) per annum depending on experience & qualifications

Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 (pro rata where applicable) per annum depending on experience & qualifications

Contract - Fixed Term

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date – 19th September 2026

Are you an experienced Barber looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with others?

Perhaps you currently work in a barbershop or salon and are looking for a part-time opportunity that you can fit around your existing career. If you’re passionate about the barbering industry and enjoy helping others develop, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Barbering professional to join our Adult Provision as a part-time Barbering Lecturer, delivering engaging and practical sessions to adult learners studying Barbering and Hair.

This role is designed to fit alongside your existing career, with teaching taking place over two evenings per week. You can continue working in the industry while also helping adults develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge they need to progress their careers.

About the role

You will use your industry experience to deliver practical and engaging barbering sessions, helping adult learners build their skills and prepare for progression within the industry.

You will:

• Deliver engaging practical barbering sessions to adult learners
• Support learners working towards Barbering and Hair qualifications
• Demonstrate current barbering techniques, treatments and professional standards
• Keep your knowledge of current industry practices, trends and techniques up to date
• Contribute to course development, quality assurance and assessment processes
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and professional practice

About you

We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced Barbers who are passionate about their trade and would enjoy passing their knowledge on to others.

You will have:

• Recent and relevant professional experience within the barbering industry
• A relevant Level 3 or higher barbering, hairdressing or professional industry qualification
• Strong practical barbering skills and knowledge of current industry standards
• The ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and confidently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support adult learners

Previous teaching or training experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. If you have the right industry experience and a genuine interest in teaching, we would be happy to hear from you.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.