Lecturer – Beauty Therapy

South Thames Colleges Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Beauty Therapy. The successful candidate will teach courses from levels 1 to 4, design engaging assignments, and support student learning. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy, have relevant industrial experience, and possess excellent teaching skills. The role includes a generous benefits package with 40 annual leave days and a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Recent industrial experience including skin needling, peeling, reflexology and make-up.
• Able to work well under pressure to agreed deadlines.
• Awareness of academic quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across a range of units from levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Design engaging coursework assignments.
• Involve in internal and external verification activities.

Skills

Teaching and demonstration skills

Creative problem-solving

Motivating and supporting learners

Education

Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy

Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one)

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (0.3)

Lecturer – Beauty Therapy

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College are now seeking a dynamic individual to enhance the curriculum area of Beauty Therapy. As our Lecturer, you’ll teach courses across a range of units from levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 and be a personal tutor. Predominantly coursework based, we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners.

Following our agreed schemes of work, assessment schedules and student monitoring procedures are an essential component of this work. You’ll also be involved in internal verification activities and organise and take part in external verification.

Qualifications & Experience

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy.
• Recent industrial experience including skin needling, peeling, reflexology and make‑up.
• Excellent teaching and demonstration skills.
• Holds a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one) and has awareness of academic quality standards.

Skills & Attributes

Able to work well under pressure to agreed deadlines, receptive to new ideas and initiatives with a creative approach to problem solving, you’ll be able to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress.

This post could include some evening work.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 2nd December 2025.

Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas / New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro‑rated for part time staff.

Equal Opportunities

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Pre‑Employment Checks

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About the Group

South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

Safeguarding Statement

South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.