School Barber

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Term-time hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Remedy Education seeks a qualified School Barber to work in Tower Hamlets, delivering bespoke barbering interventions for pupils with SEMH needs. Immediate start for term-time, full-time contract, in a safe school environment.

You will lead 1:1 and small-group sessions, building trust with students and supporting their confidence and resilience while collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced barber (Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide barbering and grooming sessions for pupils in a safe, supportive environment.
• Use 1:1 and small group sessions as an intervention strategy to support students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships to encourage self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to track progress and outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, helping students engage with school life.

Skills

Barbering

Communication

Mentoring

Empathy

Education

Level 2/3 Barbering

Job description

School Barber - SEMH

Location: Tower Hamlets

Contract: Full-time / Term-time only

Start Date: Immediate

Are you a skilled barber with a passion for mentoring young people?

We are looking for a School Barber to join our team and deliver bespoke interventions for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to use your barbering expertise as a tool to build trust, boost confidence, and create safe spaces for positive conversations with students.

What you'll do:

• Provide barbering and grooming sessions for pupils in a safe, supportive environment.
• Use 1:1 and small group sessions as an intervention strategy to support students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships to encourage self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to track progress and outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, helping students engage with school life.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified and experienced barber (Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What we offer:

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training.
• Competitive pay, term-time hours, and excellent career development opportunities.