Vocational Trainer – Hairdressing. Colchester or Basildon

Vocational Trainer – Hairdressing. Colchester or Basildon

Job Ref No. ECC0-165S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: £34,668 per annum (full time equivalent)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tbc

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Help learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to progress in the hairdressing and barbering sector

At Adult Community Learning (ACL), we believe learning has the power to transform lives, build confidence and create new opportunities.

We're looking for a passionate and engaging Vocational Trainer - Hairdressing and Barbering to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that supports adult learners to develop practical hairdressing and barbering skills, gain industry knowledge and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Whether you're an experienced tutor or a hairdressing professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of Essex County Council, ACL is the largest provider of adult learning in Essex, supporting thousands of learners each year to gain qualifications, improve employability and progress into further learning or work.

What you'll be doing

You’ll deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that develop learners' hairdressing and barbering knowledge, practical skills and confidence.

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within Hairdressing and Barbering programmes.
• Deliver and assess Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications.
• Teach practical skills including cutting, colouring, styling, finishing, consultation, client care and salon health and safety.
• Deliver barbering units, including men’s cutting, clipper work, beard shaping and grooming techniques where appropriate.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources that meet learner needs, awarding body requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare learners for assessment and support them to achieve successful outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learner needs and remove barriers to learning.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and maintain up-to-date vocational and industry knowledge.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience and expertise within the hairdressing sector.
• Holds Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications.
• Ideally holds a recognised Barbering qualification and has practical barbering experience.
• Is passionate about developing others and helping learners achieve their goals.
• Can create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands how to adapt teaching approaches to meet a variety of learner needs.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to delivering outstanding learner outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Hairdressing.
• Industry experience within a commercial salon environment.
• Experience of teaching, training, coaching or supporting learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• A recognised Barbering qualification and practical barbering experience.
• A recognised teaching qualification (AET, CET, DET, PGCE or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering accredited Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications.
• Experience assessing vocational qualifications and monitoring learner progress.
• Knowledge of current industry trends, colouring techniques, cutting methods, barbering trends and salon practices.
• Experience delivering adult learning programmes.

If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop their skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

What to expect:

Our recruitment process is made up of two stages. The first stage is a:

• A 1-hour Micro Teach Presentation, in person, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your teaching approach and subject expertise.
• Successful candidates will then progress to a 1-hour Competency and Behavioural-Based Interview, allowing us to learn more about your experience, skills, and how you align with our values and the requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Make a real difference to learners and local communities.
• Be part of the largest provider of adult learning in Essex.
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Benefit from Essex County Council's excellent employee benefits package.
• Help transform lives through learning.

Information about the School

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda – one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We’re immensely proud of our flexible working options.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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