Skills Practitioner - Hair and Beauty

Kentjobs; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Folkestone is seeking a Skills Practitioner to join their Hair and Beauty department. You will provide technical support and hands-on learning experiences for students, ensuring high educational standards are met. The ideal candidate is passionate about Hair and Beauty and has the ability to inspire learners. This role offers a flexible working pattern and generous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave - 26 days + 3 days after 5 years

Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid development days

Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for personal occasions

Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Restaurant and retail discounts

Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay and counselling services

Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

Culture and Recognition - Community Days and staff celebrations

Qualifications

• Passion for Hair and Beauty, with experience in a salon environment.
• Ability to inspire and assist students in learning.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on learning and technical support to staff and students.
• Demonstrate professional salon techniques to enhance student learning.
• Assess student progress with constructive feedback.
• Manage salon stock control and equipment organization.

Skills

Creative skills

Organizational skills

Hair and beauty expertise

Teaching abilities

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Glam Squad!

Bring your passion for Hair and Beauty to the classroom and help shape the next generation of stylists, barbers, and beauticians!

As a Skills Practitioner, you’ll be the creative force behind the scenes — supporting staff and students, inspiring confidence, and ensuring the salon runs as smoothly as a perfect blow-dry.

In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on learning and technical support to both staff and students in Hair, Barbering and Beauty environments.
• Demonstrate and assist with professional salon techniques, helping learners master their craft and boost their confidence.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, to maintain high-quality standards and opportunities for learners.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive, motivating feedback to support achievement and professional growth.
• Take charge of salon stock control— ordering, organising, and issuing products and equipment to keep things running seamlessly.
• Play a key role in maintaining high standards of Health & Safety within practical sessions.

Bring your flair, creativity, and industry know-how — and help our learners shine brighter than a fresh set of highlights!

Details:

College: EKC Folkestone

Hours per week: 29

Salary: £20,229

Working pattern: flexible (Mon-Fri)

At East Kent Colleges Group, we don’t just focus on giving our students a great experience — we make sure our staff get the same! Here are just a few of the benefits

• Generous Annual Leave - 26 days + 3 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as Car leasing and Tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

About You

Do you have a passion for Hair and Beauty and love sharing your skills with others? We’re looking for a creative, organised, and enthusiastic team member to help inspire the next generation of stylists, barbers, and beauty professionals at EKC Folkestone College.

In this role, you will:

• Bring your salon expertise to life by supporting students in developing their technical skills and confidence.
• Demonstrate professional hair and beauty techniques to enhance lessons and help learners reach their full potential.
• Create an inspiring learning environment that mirrors the buzz of a real salon — fun, professional, and supportive.
• Work closely with young people, encouraging them to achieve success and shine in their chosen careers.
• Use your industry knowledge to ensure sessions reflect current trends and professional standards.
• Maintain top-tier Health & Safety standards, ensuring all practical activities are carried out safely and effectively.
• Order and organise salon products and materials — keeping everything stocked, spotless, and ready for action.

If you’re passionate about helping others discover their talent and thrive in the world of Hair and Beauty, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Ready to apply?

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on [e-mail]