Lecturer in hairdressing

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teachers Pension Scheme

Annual leave + Christmas break

Job summary

DN Colleges invites applications for a Lecturer-Hairdressing to contribute to Hair and Beauty programmes. You will deliver high-quality teaching, act as course tutor, and support students academically and pastorally to help them reach their potential.

You will plan engaging lessons, monitor progress, maintain records and contribute to curriculum development while building industry links to keep teaching current.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational expertise and experience within Hairdressing and/or Barbering.
• Experience of teaching, training or assessing learners in an educational or professional environment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment activities.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement, progression and wellbeing.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a Certificate in Education with College support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering courses.
• Act as a course tutor for a designated caseload of students, providing guidance and pastoral support.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using innovative teaching methods and learning technologies.
• Monitor student attendance, behaviour, progress and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate records including assessments, progress tracking, registers and learning plans.
• Embed English, maths, equality and diversity, and British Values within teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Support student recruitment activities including Open Days, admissions events and promotional activities.
• Develop and maintain links with industry to ensure teaching remains current and relevant.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student success and curriculum development

Skills

Industry experience Hairdressing/Bar-

Teaching/assessment delivery

Student wellbeing support

Education

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about Hairdressing and Barbering and keen to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? DN Colleges is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Lecturer-Hairdressing to join our Hair and Beauty curriculum team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with current industry expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will play an important role in supporting students to develop the professional skills, knowledge and behaviours required for success within the hairdressing industry, while contributing to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Role Summary

As a Lecturer-Hairdressing, you will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes. You will act as a course tutor, supporting students both academically and pastorally, while helping them achieve their full potential.

You will be responsible for planning engaging lessons, monitoring student progress, maintaining accurate records and contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement activities. Working closely with colleagues, you will help ensure students receive an excellent learning experience and are prepared for progression within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering courses.
• Act as a course tutor for a designated caseload of students, providing guidance and pastoral support.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using innovative teaching methods and learning technologies.
• Monitor student attendance, behaviour, progress and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.
• Maintain accurate records including assessments, progress tracking, registers and learning plans.
• Embed English, maths, equality and diversity, and British Values within teaching and learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Support student recruitment activities including Open Days, admissions events and promotional activities.
• Develop and maintain links with industry to ensure teaching remains current and relevant.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student success and curriculum development

Essential Criteria

• Relevant vocational expertise and experience within Hairdressing and/or Barbering.
• Experience of teaching, training or assessing learners in an educational or professional environment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment activities.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement, progression and wellbeing.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a Certificate in Education with College support.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer-Hairdressing but you might know this as Hairdressing Lecturer, Hairdressing Tutor, Hair and Beauty Lecturer, Barbering Lecturer, or Further Education Hairdressing Teacher.
• This role involves teaching across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes and includes course tutor responsibilities.
• The position is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
• DN Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Closing date: 25th August 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.