Vocational Tutor (Hair) in Stoke-on-Trent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vocational Tutor (Hair & Beauty) to join Landau. This role offers more than a wage – it is about supporting young people who may have faced challenging circumstances to develop skills, confidence and positive futures. You will deliver Hair & Beauty qualifications through small group and 1:1 teaching, creating tailored learner journeys and action plans that meet individual needs and learning styles. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will engage and motivate learners through enthusiastic, inclusive and high-quality vocational teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and delivery of Hair & Beauty qualifications, including for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Create and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment in line with behaviour management, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
• Plan, deliver and assess learning activities that promote engagement, independence and progress.
• Assess, record and report learner progress accurately.
• Build effective relationships with learners, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Support learners’ emotional resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
• Prepare learner portfolios for external moderation and support examination processes, including invigilation.
• Contribute to learner review meetings and progress discussions.
• Support continuous improvement within the curriculum area and engage in CPD.
• Lead sessions in the short term when required (e.g. tutor absence).
• Work in line with all Landau policies and procedures.
• Establish effective working relationships, including attending meetings as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Subject specialist qualification (Hair & Beauty) – E
• Assessor qualification – D
• PTTLS / AET Level 3 – D
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) – D

Experience

• Subject-specific industry experience (minimum 2 years) – D
• Experience working with EHCPs – D
• Knowledge of education inspection frameworks – D
• Understanding of awarding body compliance and quality assurance – D
• Pastoral support experience – D
• Aware of supporting young people with mental health needs – D

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Calm, confident and professional approach
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• High standards and efficient working practices
• Collaborative and team-focused

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to build rapport and trust with learners with additional needs
• Ability to engage effectively with parents and carers

Safeguarding

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and confidence to act on concerns.

Working Pattern, Salary & Location

• Working Pattern: 1 day per week
• Salary: £4,832.88 – £5,638.36 (£25,200 – £29,400 FTE)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Stoke

Equality, Covenants & DBS

Landau is committed to equality and inclusion. Guaranteed interviews are offered under the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, Disability Confident Scheme, and the Armed Forces Covenant, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Landau is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all unprotected cautions and convictions. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check and at least two references. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for regulated activity or provide false information, which may result in dismissal and referral to the police.