Barbering Teacher in Reading

Barbering Teacher at Activate Learning

Activate Learning is excited to invite a dedicated and experienced Barbering Teacher to join our team, where you will play a key role in delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences to students pursuing the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering. We are seeking a passionate professional with a blend of industry expertise and a genuine commitment to education. This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of barbers by equipping students with both practical and theoretical skills necessary for success in the industry.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering lessons that cover the full scope of the barbering curriculum, as well as assessing student progress. You will provide essential support and guidance to ensure each student reaches their full potential and is well‑prepared for a career in barbering.

This is a casual contract working two and a half days per week, roughly 18.5 hours, on Mondays, Tuesdays with teaching until 19:00 and Wednesday mornings.

What do you need to be a successful Barbering Teacher at Activate Learning?

We are looking for a candidate who brings strong technical knowledge and can serve as a positive role model for our students. A successful candidate will inspire and motivate learners, guiding them to achieve both their professional qualifications and the key personal attributes necessary for thriving in the workplace. Your enthusiasm for helping young people develop will be at the heart of this role.

To excel in this role, candidates should possess up-to-date experience and knowledge of the hairdressing and barbering industries. Additionally, they should be committed to fostering the skills of future professionals. Specific qualifications and experience that will help you succeed include:

• Significant, hands‑on experience as a professional barber is required.
• Experience in delivering barbering education or training, particularly within a further education setting, is highly desirable.
• It would be desirable to have a solid understanding of the Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Barbering curriculum and its assessment requirements.

What Activate Learning offers to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three‑day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy‑led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one‑day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning and assessment approaches.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers’ professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction programme, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve‑point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants must apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!