Training & Development Coach - Hairdressing Level 2

Nelson and Colne College Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Enhanced sick pay

Health benefits

Recognition scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking a Casual Hairdressing Coach to support apprentices through their programmes. You will focus on coaching, progress reviews and workplace assessment, working primarily at Accrington & Rossendale College with travel across Lancashire.

The post is for up to 12 hours per week with hours offered based on learner need as caseloads evolve. Relevant hairdressing qualifications and assessor status are essential, plus the ability to travel to workplaces.

Qualifications

• Coaching and mentoring hairdressing apprentices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with learners and employers.
• Good organisation and exact record-keeping for caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, progress reviews and workplace assessment for 13 Hairdressing apprentices.
• Conduct high-quality progress reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Visit workplaces to coach, gather evidence and assess competence.
• Maintain records using OneFile and track progress against end dates.
• Coordinate with employers, mentors and college teams to support learners.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Hairdressing

Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA)

Job description

Training & Development Coach - Hairdressing Level 2

Salary: £16.92 per hour

Hours: Up to 12 hours per week

Contract Type: Casual

Working Weeks: Full Year

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

A new opportunity has become available for a Casual Hairdressing Coach to support our remaining Hairdressing apprentices through to successful completion of their programmes.

You will join East Lancashire Apprenticeships and work closely with apprentices, employers and our FE Hairdressing teaching team. Teaching will continue to be delivered by the FE team; this role will focus on the individual coaching, progress reviews and workplace assessment that each apprentice needs to remain on track and achieve on time.

The role will be based primarily at Accrington and Rossendale College, with travel to apprentices' workplaces across Lancashire when coaching, review or assessment activity is required.

This opportunity would suit an experienced hairdressing practitioner and qualified assessor who enjoys helping apprentices build confidence, demonstrate occupational competence and progress towards gateway and end-point assessment.

The post will initially provide up to 12 hours per week. As this is a closing caseload with no planned new starts, hours will be offered according to learner need and are expected to reduce as apprentices complete.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide individual coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to a caseload of 13 Hairdressing apprentices.
• Plan and carry out high‑quality progress reviews with apprentices and employers, agreeing clear targets and timely actions.
• Undertake workplace visits to coach apprentices, gather evidence and assess practical occupational competence.
• Use OneFile to maintain accurate and timely records of progress, assessment, feedback, reviews, targets and off‑the‑job training.
• Monitor each apprentice against their planned end date, identify gaps or risks and put effective interventions in place.
• Work closely with employers, workplace mentors, the FE teaching team and other College colleagues to coordinate support.
• Prepare apprentices for gateway and end‑point assessment, ensuring the required knowledge, skills, behaviours and evidence are complete.
• Participate in standardisation and internal quality assurance activity and work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, College and ESFA requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• A Level 3 Hairdressing qualification, or equivalent relevant occupational qualification.
• A recognised assessor qualification such as A1, CAVA or equivalent.
• Recent and relevant occupational experience within the hairdressing industry.
• Experience of assessing practical hairdressing skills and occupational competence.
• Strong coaching, communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to motivate apprentices and set meaningful targets.
• An organised and accurate approach to caseload management, workplace visits, assessment and electronic record‑keeping.
• Current knowledge of the relevant Hairdressing apprenticeship standard, gateway and end‑point assessment requirements.
• The ability and willingness to travel to apprentices' workplaces when required. Experience of OneFile and apprenticeship delivery would be an advantage.

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Fantastic family friendly policies
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high‑value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real‑world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence‑based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector‑leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.