ACL Senior Trainer – Hair and Beauty in Chelmsford

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £33,711 to £39,659 per annum

Location: Essex

Working Style: Fixed-base worker (partial home-working with attendance at other ACL sites 2–3 days per week)

Mobile operational area required; a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, or another approved mobility arrangement, is necessary.

Role responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within a defined curriculum area, ensuring compliance with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and service standards and supporting positive learner outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development so that programmes are inclusive, accessible and aligned to learner needs, progression pathways and local labour market intelligence (LMI).
• Use key performance indicators, Management Information Systems (MIS) and learner voice to monitor attendance, progress and achievement, acting on insight to improve retention and success.
• Support the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) processes by providing accurate data and evidence of impact, ensuring continuous improvement actions are well-informed and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Provide line management, mentoring and coaching to trainers to improve practice, embed digital tools and promote inclusive approaches to teaching and learning to support consistency of delivery across the curriculum area.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and health and safety requirements in all learning environments, promoting a safe learning culture.
• Promote digital innovation and effective use of e‑learning platforms to enhance learner engagement and outcomes.
• Engage with employers and stakeholders where relevant to support curriculum relevance and learner progression opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Educated to RQF Level 5 or above (or equivalent by experience) in a relevant subject or teaching discipline, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Teaching qualification such as Certificate in Education (CertEd), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Diploma in Education and Training (DET).
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in adult education, Further Education (FE) or work-based learning contexts.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and regulatory frameworks, including guidance from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Strong digital skills and ability to embed technology in teaching and learning to enhance engagement and outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor colleagues and promote inclusive practice.

Additional notes

• The successful candidate will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, or an alternative mobility arrangement that satisfies the role’s requirements.
• Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements.
• The Council also commits to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
• Applicants may be required to register with the DBS update service; credentials must be kept current and are subject to annual renewal.
• Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.