Lecturer in hairdressing

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68%

35 bookable annual leave days

Professional development opportunities

Same-day GP appointments

Discounted hair and beauty treatments

On-site gym and facilities

In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a motivated Lecturer-Hairdressing to join our Hair and Beauty curriculum team. You will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Hairdressing and Barbering programmes, act as a course tutor for a designated caseload, and help students achieve their full potential.

You will plan engaging lessons, monitor progress, keep records, and contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational expertise in hairdressing or barbering.
• Experience teaching or assessing learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Commitment to student achievement and wellbeing.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

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 diverse teaching methods and learning technologies.
• Monitor student attendance, behaviour, progress and achievement, taking appropriate action.
• 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

Hairdressing/Barbering expertise

Teaching or training experience

Course tutoring

Student wellbeing support

Willingness to work towards teaching资格

Education

Teaching qualification / Certificate in Education (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

The vacancy

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

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities. These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

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.