T1 - Teaching Lecturer - Hairdresser & Barbering in Dunstable

Location: Dunstable

Salary: Up to £45 P/H including agency fees

Expires: 12/08/2026 23:59

All Rates are fixed, inclusive of agency fees, marking, prepping, travel and/or accommodation.

Weekly Hours Required: 37

Requirement Start Date: ASAP

Requirement End Date: 29/03/2027

Type: Teaching and Learning

Brief Outline Of Responsibilities:

• Recent experience of teaching in Hairdressing & Barbering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Plan, deliver and assess high quality learning that meets curriculum requirements and supports student achievement.
• Develop engaging lessons, resources and assessments that meet diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and implement interventions to support learner success
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing within an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement activities
• Participate in team meetings, staff development, standardisation and employer engagement as appropriate

Qualifications & Education:

• Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification
• English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent

Vetting:

• Child and Workforce Enhanced DBS. A current and valid DBS under the Agency/on the Update Service.
• Complete set of references to cover the past 3 years (and last employment worked with children if this was prior to this).
• RTW evidence.
• Proof of Address
• Confirmation of online search.
• Confirmation of health check – placement is Fit to Work.
• Confirmation of overseas check, if relevant.
• If not, to confirm N/A.
• Teacher Prohibition check and confirmation clear.
• Employment history from school - With all gaps in employment accounted for

Outline Timetable (if Teaching):

Full - Time | Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (Dependent on availability)

Course Code(s):

• GK001D1M11 Level 2 Hairdressing
• GK041D011L1 Level 2 Hairdressing adults

Course Level(s): Level 2

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Bedford College:

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

About The Bedford College Group:

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Terms and Conditions - Bedford College:

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• 45 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Teachers Pension
• Retail and leisure discounts