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£33,026 – £34,460 per annum (Unqualified Lecturer)
£36,803 -£47,114 per Annum (Qualified Lecturer)
Contractual hours
36
Basis
Full Time
About Newham College:
Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways including 1618 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.
With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the boroughs largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.
The Role:
We are now looking for a passionate and skilled Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering to join our Creative and Service Industries team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver inspiring and high-quality teaching across hairdressing and barbering programmes.
- Support and guide learners aged 16+ to achieve their academic, personal and vocational goals.
- Design and implement engaging schemes of learning that reflect industry standards.
- Assess learners progress and provide constructive feedback to support development.
- Act as a personal tutor, helping students with progression into higher education or employment.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of the curriculum and student experience.
About you
We are looking for someone who can motivate and inspire learners to reach their full potential. You will bring:
- A Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing and/or Barbering or relevant industry experience.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Comprehensive subject knowledge up to Level 3.
- Experience of teaching or training young people/adults in hairdressing or barbering.
- Strong communication, organisation and IT skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality and delivering high-quality education.
It would be an advantage if you also have:
- A teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) or willingness to achieve one.
- An Internal Verifier qualification.
- Evidence of recent CPD or training in the vocational area.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College\’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The Colleges mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.
We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Application Closing Date : 14th September
Contact Detail:
Newham College of Further Education Recruiting Team
