Lecturer - Barbering Specialism in City of London

Lecturer – Barbering (Part Time 0.5 CT)

Permanent, part‑time (0.5 clinical time) role at the Commercial Industries and Access School, Kingston College.

Responsibilities

• Teach Barbering courses across various levels and act as personal tutor for the curriculum area.
• Design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners, following agreed schemes of work and assessment schedules.
• Monitor student progress, support, motivate and empathise with young learners.
• Take part in internal verification activities and organise and participate in external verification.
• Plan, prepare, organise and administer courses, maintaining high personal standards and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Work individually and as part of a team to achieve targets, contributing to a creative and flexible learning environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Barbering, including face shaving and massage services, with recent industry experience.
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent teaching skills in Barbering and strong ability to support, motivate and empatise with learners.

Skills & attributes

• Proficient use of new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Hardworking, flexible with high personal standards and expectations.
• Strong planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and embrace new ideas.
• Creative problem‑solving and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to support physical and mental health.
• Pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
• Salary‑sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits package pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

Equal Opportunity

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.

Due Diligence

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th November 2025.