Lecturer - Beauty in Bedford

Location: Brooks Hair & Beauty – Bedford Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum, determined by experience and qualifications. 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities. Note – salary and annual leave entitlement are for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: This is a UK based contract; you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered. Employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

• Deliver Beauty Therapy Courses – Teach and assess Level 1–3 Beauty Therapy programmes, including Massage and Nail Technology, ensuring engaging and high‑quality learning experiences.
• Support Student Success – Guide learners through tutorials, monitor progress, and help them achieve their full potential.
• Innovate Curriculum & Teaching – Develop schemes of work, create new learning materials, and contribute to enrichment and enhancement activities.
• Manage Administration & Quality – Complete reports, maintain records, implement quality processes, and participate in marketing and college‑wide events.
• Uphold College Standards – Promote safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and engage in continuous professional development in line with TBCG values.

About you

• Qualified in Beauty Therapy – Holds relevant Beauty Therapy qualifications and GCSE English/Maths; teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Industry & Teaching Experience – Recent experience in beauty therapy with strong classroom management and student support skills.
• Exceptional Communication & Organisation – Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communication, organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Technical & Professional Competence – High numeracy, proficient in Microsoft Office, handles sensitive data confidentially, and works effectively under pressure.
• Values‑Driven & Flexible – Adheres to safeguarding, equality and health & safety policies; able to travel, adapt hours and maintain professional boundaries.

Interviews to be held: 3rd June 2026

Values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team and by working together we can achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – We put students at the heart of decisions to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, creating a trusting environment where we listen, engage and support one another.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting, which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy.