Spa Therapist

Coleg Cambria; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institute in Wales seeks a Spa Therapist to provide exceptional treatments and mentor students. This full-time role offers a salary between £27,500 and £29,451 and includes various benefits, such as a generous pension scheme and discounted gym membership. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 Diploma in Spa Therapy and possess significant experience in the beauty industry, as well as the ability to promote an inclusive environment. The position involves managing client appointments and collaborating with educators.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On‑site nursery provision

Discounted Gym Membership

Discount on Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in Spa Therapy is required.
• Previous experience in a spa or wellness context is essential.
• Strong background in the hair and beauty industry is necessary.
• Understanding of equity and inclusivity challenges in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver spa treatments and mentor students in a real-world environment.
• Manage client appointments and support promotions.
• Collaborate with educators and staff to ensure a cohesive experience.
• Maintain spa supplies and achieve targets set by management.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Customer service

Spa treatments knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in Spa Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration

Role Details

Role Title: Spa Therapist

Location: Yale

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until January 2027) / Full Time (37 hours a week)

Salary: £27,500- £29,451

About the College

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on‑site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our five campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Responsibilities

You will deliver exceptional spa treatments to clients while mentoring our students in a real‑world spa environment. You will manage client appointments, support departmental promotions, and stay updated on the latest spa products and treatments. You will collaborate with curriculum educators and spa staff to ensure a cohesive learning experience and work with community groups to develop workshops and networking sessions. You will assist in maintaining spa supplies, maximising bookings, and achieving retail and rebooking targets set by the Commercial Hair & Beauty Manager.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in Spa Therapy (or Level 3 working towards Level 4)
• Previous experience of facilitation or mentoring within a spa or wellness context
• Extensive experience of working in the hair and beauty industry
• An understanding of the equity and inclusivity challenges faced in the Hair & Beauty industry

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position. Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language. The promotion of Welsh is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On‑site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range Of E‑Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Application Process

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions/cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.