Lecturer in Hairdressing

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a dedicated individual to join as a teacher. The role involves delivering coursework and materials for Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Hair and Beauty, ensuring a safe environment, and partaking in assessments. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and teacher training qualification. A mandatory Enhanced DBS check is required. Opportunities for professional development are provided as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Supportive teacher training pathways

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Strong skills in administration and IT.
• Willingness to undertake continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach the subjects assigned, contributing to the teaching program.
• Prepare and assess teaching materials and maintain records.
• Ensure safe working conditions in line with health and safety policies.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

IT skills

Teaching skills

Education

Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline

GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English

Teacher Training Qualification at Level 4

Job description

Overview

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

Schedule

• Tuesday evening: 6 – 9pm
• Wednesday: 9.30 – 12
• Thursday: 2.15 – 4.30
• Friday: 9.30 – 2.45

Admin time will be on top of this. Teaching Level 2 Apprentices, Level 1 Hair and Beauty, Level 2 Hair. A job share arrangement can be considered.

Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within ‘Regulated Activity’ within a specific place (i.e. the College).

For this role, an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations is mandatory. For further details, please refer to the college child protection procedure document: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/child-protection-procedure-a5e67894d353c2adb6ac53c08ce6e758.pdf

Background to the Post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences that lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

Main Tasks

• Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
• Preparation and Assessment – Develop and produce teaching materials and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course, undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme, and keep accurate records.
• Administration – Undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of School.
• Quality Systems – Undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
• Health and Safety – Ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
• Exam invigilator duties – During busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate, a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Teaching Qualifications

The College values having a fully trained workforce to provide outstanding instruction and learning for our students, and has supportive teacher training pathways to help new colleagues thrive from day one. All student facing staff will be enrolled on our 8‑week Teaching Essentials course as part of our onboarding programme. If you are not yet teacher qualified, you’ll follow a tailored training route linked to your role, with full guidance from our Quality Department after your appointment to get on to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET).

Essential Attainments

• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
• Teacher Training Qualification at Level 4 or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
• Strong administrative and IT skills (e.g. e‑mail, the internet and other software applications)
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
• Maintenance of CPD and updating of industry‑specific skills on an annual basis