Hair and Beauty Technician

Join The Manchester College as a Hair & Beauty Technician and help shape the future of the industry. We're looking for a passionate, skilled individual to support our dynamic teaching teams and inspire the next generation of professionals. If you have hands-on salon experience, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. You'll assist in practical sessions, maintain high-quality learning environments, and keep up with industry trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an educational setting while sharing your expertise. Apply now and make a real impact in a vibrant, supportive college community.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey campus to join our Service and Retail Industries Department as a Hair and Beauty Technician on a permanent, part-time (28 hours per week) term time only (42 weeks) basis.

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners' lives.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits:

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year)
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE)
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities:

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 2 English & Mathematics
• Industry relevant qualification as applicable by specialist function
• First Aid qualification (or be prepared to work towards within first year)
• Specific relevant industry experience
• Specific relevant specialist skill
• Ability to work as a team or individually
• Working to deadlines

Safeguarding:

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.