Teacher of Barbering

Senploy; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive SEMH team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an inspiring School Barber Teacher to deliver tailored barbering interventions for pupils with SEMH needs, blending practical skills with education and mentoring.

You will plan engaging sessions, develop confidence and social skills, track progress, and collaborate with teachers and SEMH teams to support individual pupils, contributing to development plans and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Barbering qualification Level 2/3 or equivalent must-have.
• Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEMH needs in an educational context.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach learners.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging barbering sessions as part of SEMH interventions.
• Use the barbering environment to develop pupils' confidence, communication, and social skills.
• Support individual pupils and small groups, linking interventions to their personal development plans.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and life skills through teaching and mentoring.
• Track outcomes and contribute to reports on pupil progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

SEMH knowledge

Empathy and motivation

Education

Barbering qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)

Job description

Teacher of Barbering - SEMH Interventions

Contract: Full-time / Term-time only

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking for an inspiring and creative School Barber Teacher to join our team and deliver tailored interventions for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique teaching role that blends barbering skills with education and mentoring, using practical, hands‑on learning to build trust, boost self‑esteem, and re‑engage pupils with school life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging barbering sessions as part of SEMH interventions.
• Use the barbering environment to develop pupils' confidence, communication, and social skills.
• Support individual pupils and small groups, linking interventions to their personal development plans.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and life skills through teaching and mentoring.
• Track outcomes and contribute to reports on pupil progress.

Person Specification:

• Barbering qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEMH needs in an educational context.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach learners.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to deliver a creative and vocational subject in a school setting.
• Professional development and support from a dedicated SEMH team.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people.