Technician - Hair and Beauty

eTeach UK Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Walthamstow is seeking a Technician for Hair & Beauty. This role involves providing technical support for Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses, ensuring the efficient operation of the Hair & Beauty Salon. Responsibilities include stock management, student supervision, and delivering excellent customer service. The position offers a supportive workplace recognized for its employee experience, with benefits like enhanced sick pay and a career average pension scheme. Applications are welcome for both full-time and part-time considerations.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock control and inventory.
• Prepare and organise the salons for each session and training.
• Monitor and supervise students within the salon.
• Deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff.
• Ensure that the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively.

Job description

Job Title: Technician Hair & Beauty

Location: East London

Hours: 36

Salary: £26,060 pro rata

Contract Type: Term Time Only – would consider two part time 18 hours per week

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state‑of‑the‑art industry‑standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future‑ready and equipped for success.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the delivery of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses. Your role will be to deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff and to make sure that on a day‑to‑day basis the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock control and inventory.
• Prepare and organise the salons for each session and training.
• Monitor and supervise students within the salon.
• Deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff.
• Ensure that the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

• Career average pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• NUS Employee discount.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date

5 January 2026

Please specify if you are applying for the full time (36 hours) or would like to be considered for a part time (18 hours) and preference to Hair or Beauty.

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.