Lecturer - Hairdressing

Kingston College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 40 days plus 5‑8

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kingston College is seeking a Lecturer in Hairdressing to teach across levels and provide personal tutor support. Courses are coursework-based; we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging assignments that inspire learners.

You’ll work with schemes of work and assessment schedules, while also contributing to internal and external verification to uphold high standards. A recognised teaching qualification and strong hairdressing industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent).
• Strong industry experience in hairdressing.
• Experience delivering vocational Hairdressing qualifications in FE, Apprenticeships or commercial training.
• Understanding of academic quality standards; Internal Verifier qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of levels in hairdressing.
• Provide personal tutor support to learners.
• Design engaging coursework assignments to inspire learners.
• Work with schemes of work, assessment schedules and student monitoring processes.
• Contribute to internal and external verification activities.

Skills

Hairdressing industry experience

Teaching skills

Course design

Microsoft Office / Teams

Education

PGCE / Cert Ed / DET or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is looking for a Lecturer in Hairdressing to teach across a range of levels and provide personal tutor support to learners within the curriculum area. Courses are predominantly coursework based and therefore we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners.

You’ll work in line with agreed schemes of work, assessment schedules and student monitoring processes, while also contributing to internal and external verification activities to maintain high standards across the curriculum.

We’re looking for someone with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent), alongside strong industry experience in hairdressing and excellent teaching and demonstration skills.

You’ll have experience delivering vocational Hairdressing qualifications within Further Education, Apprenticeships or a commercial training environment, including assessing practical skills, providing developmental feedback and preparing learners for practical and end-point or external assessments. You’ll also have an understanding of academic quality standards and ideally hold an Internal Verifier qualification, or be willing to work towards one.

Organised, flexible and hardworking, you’ll have high professional standards, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You’ll also be confident using Microsoft Office, Teams and email.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is Tuesday 24th November 2026

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 will be pro-rated for part time staff.

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.

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.

The 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.