Lecturer in Beauty Therapy [Ref: BRTN0942

Brighton MET College, part of the Chichester College Group, is seeking a Lecturer in Beauty Therapy to join our vibrant and professional Hair and Beauty team on a maternity cover basis. This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or until the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

As a Lecturer in Beauty Therapy, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to our engaged students. Your expertise and enthusiasm will ignite their passion for the Beauty sector, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting industry. You will have creative and innovative ideas to ensure teaching, learning, and assessment is at a very high standard. Our classes combine an exciting commercial beauty salon environment with theory classes.

Staff Benefits:

• Teachers Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you will encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It’s an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you’re balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview. Closing date: 23 February 2026. Interview date: 5 March 2026.

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.