Personal Tutor - Hair and Beauty Skills

Think FE Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

New specialist campus from its early 1

Salary £35,447–£43,717 per annum

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Doncaster is recruiting a Personal Tutor – Hair and Beauty to join a newly opening specialist SEND college campus.

You will deliver hands-on Hair and Beauty training alongside Functional Skills, adapting teaching to support learners with a range of additional needs, helping them develop practical skills, confidence and employability.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths (or recognised equivalents).
• Strong practical knowledge and experience within Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
• Ability to deliver engaging, practical lessons to learners with varying abilities.
• A patient, adaptable and supportive approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical Hair and Beauty skills training in a supportive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to learners with SEND.
• Support the delivery of Functional Skills in English and maths.
• Teach practical techniques and develop learners' knowledge of professional salon practices.
• Help learners build confidence, communication skills and employability skills.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor learner progress, assess achievements and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with learning support staff and colleagues to provide an inclusive learning experience.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Promote health, safety and professional standards within practical learning environments.

Skills

Practical teaching

Engaging lessons

Supportive approach

Education

Level 3 Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy

Teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Personal Tutor – Hair and Beauty (SEND College) — Location: Doncaster

Salary: £35,447–£43,717 per annum

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

About the Role

Think FE is recruiting a Personal Tutor – Hair and Beauty to join a newly opening specialist SEND college campus in Doncaster.

This is an opportunity for a qualified Hair or Beauty professional with teaching experience to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities develop practical skills, build confidence and prepare for employment and greater independence.

You'll deliver engaging, hands‑on Hair and Beauty training alongside elements of Functional Skills, adapting your teaching to support learners with a range of additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical Hair and Beauty skills training in a supportive learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to learners with SEND.
• Support the delivery of Functional Skills in English and maths.
• Teach practical techniques and develop learners' knowledge of professional salon practices.
• Help learners build confidence, communication skills and employability skills.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor learner progress, assess achievements and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with learning support staff and colleagues to provide an inclusive learning experience.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Promote health, safety and professional standards within practical learning environments.

What We're Looking For Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and maths (or recognised equivalents).
• Strong practical knowledge and experience within Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
• Ability to deliver engaging, practical lessons to learners with varying abilities.
• A patient, adaptable and supportive approach to teaching.

Desirable:

• Previous experience teaching or supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills.
• Previous teaching experience within further education, specialist colleges or alternative provision.
• Experience supporting learners in developing employability and independent living skills.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: £35,447–£43,717 per annum.
• Permanent opportunity: Join a new specialist college campus from its early stages.
• Practical teaching: Use your Hair and Beauty expertise to deliver engaging vocational education.
• Make a difference: Help young people with additional needs develop practical skills, confidence and independence.
• Supportive environment: Work alongside a dedicated team focused on inclusive education.

Think FE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check