Lecturer – Hairdressing and Barbering

School of Hair, Beauty, Hospitality, Early Years and Performing Arts

Location: Hayes

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: Uxbridge College Academic Pay Scale, Points 23–36

Reporting to: Section Manager – Hairdressing

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering to join our vibrant Hairdressing section. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about education, skills development and inspiring learners to succeed within the hair and barbering industry.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across a range of hairdressing and barbering programmes, supporting students to achieve, progress and develop the professional behaviours required for employment or further training.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging and inclusive lessons in Hairdressing and Barbering
• Teach across a range of programmes, including Levels 1–3 and short courses
• Support learner retention, achievement and progression
• Integrate Functional Skills (maths and English) into the curriculum and deliver/assess where required
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources
• Maintain accurate records, registers, markbooks and online portfolios
• Act as a personal tutor, carrying out progress reviews and learner support activities
• Contribute to internal quality assurance, course reviews and self-assessment
• Participate in open evenings, enrolment events and student interviews
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external stakeholders
• Promote employability, professional standards, equality, safeguarding and health & safety

Courses You Will Teach On

• Level 1 Hair and Beauty
• VRQ Level 2 Women’s Hair & Men’s Barbering
• VRQ Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing
• Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing
• Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing
• Short courses in Cutting & Styling and Barbering

About You

You will have:

• Significant industry experience in hairdressing and/or barbering
• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry practices, techniques and health & safety requirements
• Experience teaching or supporting young people or adult learners (desirable)
• An understanding of inclusive practice and learner support
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and creative curriculum team
• Teach in purpose-built facilities with strong employer links
• Access ongoing CPD, appraisal and mentoring
• Make a real difference to learners’ future