Teacher - Beauty Therapy/Hair/Barbering (Variable Hours)

Overview

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Leeds City College are excited to offer fantastic opportunities for passionate and dedicated Teachers in Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, and Barbering to join our thriving department on fixed-term, part-time, variable hours contracts. As a valued member of the team, you will deliver high-quality and inspiring learning experiences that reflect professional industry standards, while supporting students in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, contribute to future initiatives that enhance the student journey, and share your passion for the industry by creating inclusive and engaging learning opportunities for all.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare, and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course and be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area.
• Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.

About You

• Holds an L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or is willing to work towards it.
• Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Relevant up-to-date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance the learning journey and learner progression.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and a major provider of apprenticeships regionally. We offer a vibrant and diverse learning environment with a focus on excellence, support, inspiration and lifelong learning. We are committed to investing in staff development and provide opportunities for progression.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment. We strive to remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please review our policies.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.