Hairdressing and Barbering Lecturer
Temporary
Location: the West Midlands
Start date: September 2026
Are you an experienced hairdresser or barber ready to step away from the chair and pass your skills on to the next generation?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in the West Midlands, teaching hairdressing and barbering to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications. You'll deliver practical salon sessions alongside classroom theory, bringing your own commercial experience into the learning environment.
You'll support learners of varying levels and abilities, helping them build the technical skills, knowledge and confidence they need to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering engaging teaching across hairdressing and barbering programmes, covering both practical skills and theory.
- Planning, preparing and assessing learning activities to support learner progression and achievement.
- Tracking learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
- Contributing to curriculum development so that content reflects current industry standards.
- Maintaining salon safety and professional standards in all practical sessions.
- Working collaboratively with the wider team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A Level 3 qualification or above in hairdressing, barbering or a related discipline
- Industry experience in hairdressing and/or barbering
- Confidence delivering both practical and theory sessions to learners of varying abilities
Desirable (but not essential):
- A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
- An assessor qualification
- Previous experience teaching or training in a further education setting
Shape the Next Generation of Stylists and Barbers
If you're ready to share your trade expertise and help learners build careers of their own, we'd love to hear from you.
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