Makeup, Hair & Beauty Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme / LGPS with 1

Funded CPD and staff development

Career advancement support

Free Barnsley College courses

GP appointments access

Job summary

Barnsley College in Barnsley is seeking a permanent, full-time teacher in the Catering, Hospitality and Hair and Beauty team. The role covers make-up artistry, hair and beauty, planning and delivering practical and theory sessions, and assessing learners to build portfolios for progression into further study or work.

The post requires at least two years of salon experience, with a teaching qualification funded by the college.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in make-up or hairdressing or equivalent.
• Teacher/assessor qualification or willingness to work towards it (college funds the cost).
• Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theory sessions in make-up artistry, hair and beauty.
• Use teaching, learning and assessment methods to build learners' knowledge, skills, behaviours and confidence.
• Help learners progress into further study, higher education or employment.
• Contribute to practical demonstrations and to assessment.
• Support learners to develop industry-standard portfolios.
• Contribute to enrichment activities.
• Operate the specialist learning environment safely and professionally.

Skills

Motivating learners

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 makeup/hairdressing

Teacher/assessor qualification

English/Maths Grade 4+

Job description

Permanent, full-time teaching post in the Catering, Hospitality and Hair and Beauty team at Barnsley College, covering make-up artistry, hair and beauty. Core work is planning and delivering practical and theory sessions, assessing learners and supporting portfolio development towards further study or work. At least two years' salon experience is essential; a teaching qualification can be worked towards with the college funding the cost. Applicants need the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is available.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver practical and theory sessions in make-up artistry, hair and beauty
• Use teaching, learning and assessment methods to build learners' knowledge, skills, behaviours and professional confidence
• Help learners progress into further study, higher education or employment
• Contribute to practical demonstrations
• Contribute to assessment
• Support learners to develop industry-standard portfolios
• Contribute to enrichment activities
• Operate the specialist learning environment safely and professionally

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in make-up or hairdressing, or equivalent
• Teacher/assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards it (college funds the cost)
• Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or willingness to work towards it

Experience

• At least 2 years' salon experience
• Current industry knowledge and practical expertise

Skills & knowledge

• Motivating learners and adapting approach to individual needs
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Positive and flexible approach
• Commitment to health and safety, hygiene, infection prevention and professional practice

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, demonstrated at appointment
• Enhanced DBS check
• Not barred from regulated activity with children

Nice to have

• Experience within education or working with young people

What’s offered

• Up to 47 days' annual leave including bank and public holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme for additional leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme, or Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.7% employer contribution
• Funded CPD, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement support
• Free Barnsley College courses, subject to approval
• 24/7 access to same-day GP appointments
• Staff discounts, gym membership and discounted salon therapies