Deputy Head of Hair & Beauty (1FTE with Saturdays)

The London College of Beauty Therapy is seeking a Deputy Head of Hair and Beauty to lead its Hair and Beauty curriculum within Further Education. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking professional to drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes, ensuring provision is innovative, inclusive, and aligned to both industry standards and workforce needs.

Reporting to the Head of Hair and Beauty and the Director of Further Education, you will provide academic and operational leadership across Hair and Beauty programmes, with responsibility for curriculum quality, development, and impact. You will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers and Lecturers, promoting high-quality teaching practice, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of excellence. A key aspect of the role will also be strengthening employer partnerships to enhance student experience, progression, and employability.

About you

• Qualifications: Teaching qualification and/or experience in educational leadership, with a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Experience: Significant senior leadership experience in education, ideally within FE, HE, or Apprenticeships. Proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes, with experience contributing to SARs, QIPs, inspections, or validations.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and quality frameworks, with the ability to use data to drive improvement. Knowledge of Ofsted, OfS, and ESFA requirements (desirable), alongside experience in vocational education and employer engagement.
• Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay current in subject expertise and post-16 education.
• Values: Committed to inclusive, industry-aligned education and raising learner aspirations.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary: From £48,150 to £52,150 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

How to apply/Next Steps: Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application. Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Interviews/Recruitment Day: Interviews will take place w/c 6 July 2026 in person at London College of Beauty Therapy, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.