Hairdressing Tutor

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our values are centred around our learners, impacting over 100,000 of them every year. Our dedicated team helps us deliver success to achieve our vision to transform lives through learning.

At our Hair & Beauty Academies, we offer more than just education; we provide a dynamic, hands-on experience in fully operational salons that mirror real-world environments. Learners gain practical skills while training in a professional setting, supported by our wide range of accredited courses spanning Levels 1 to 4. With 13 academies across the country and growing, we are proud to be building the future of the hair and beauty industry.

As a Hairdressing Tutor, you will bring your industry expertise to life through our comprehensive training programmes, delivering and assessing courses for apprentices, adult learners, and study programme participants. With a learner-focused approach, you will empower our learners to achieve their full potential and consistently deliver outstanding results.

Flexibility is important in this role, as your working days and hours may vary depending on new course start dates and academy timetables. Our tutors are contracted between Monday and Sunday, from 07:00am to 10:00pm. While the schedule can shift, no two days are the same, and your impact will be lasting.

DUTIES

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and differentiated teaching sessions, ensuring the effective progression of learners.
• Adhere to the scheme of work and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) standards.
• Deliver theory and practical sessions that equip learners with relevant hairdressing knowledge, skills, and behaviours, aligned to industry and qualification standards.
• Assess and provide constructive feedback on learners' work, clearly identifying areas of achievement and areas for improvement.
• Manage learners' records and progress through regular, accurate use of digital systems for assessments, learner portfolios, progress monitoring, and attendance tracking.
• Embed Maths, English, digital literacy, and personal development effectively throughout curriculum delivery.
• Participate in LCG quality assurance activities working closely with the quality team.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment, promoting professional standards, behaviours, and expectations in line with industry requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development to maintain current industry and teaching practice standards.
• Support the development of learners' employability, work readiness skills, and progression pathways into employment or further education.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure curriculum alignment, sharing best practices, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning quality.
• Where applicable, generate teaching and learning resources as required or use the LCG resources.
• Deliver KPIs in line with company expectations (Register, marking policy, learner satisfaction).
• Complete regular and ad hoc reporting as and when required.
• Positively promote the ethos, culture, and development of the LCG in every aspect of its business.
• Contribute to the commercial income of the academy salon, meeting salon targets.
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant industry experience as a professional hairstylist.
• Experience in delivering and assessing apprenticeships, study programmes, or adult education.
• Strong digital literacy, proficient in using online learning platforms and management systems.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about learner achievement and progression.
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in embracing innovative teaching methodologies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in education delivery.
• Appropriate classroom management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Hairdressing (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 Award in Education & Training, preferred Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training) or be working towards.
• Assessors Award (e.g., TAQA/A1, D32/D33) or be working towards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles.

The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.