Hairdressing Professional apprenticeship at a specialist children’s salon in Shirley, Solihull

Hairdressing Professional apprenticeship at a specialist children’s salon in Shirley, Solihull

Closes in 20 days (Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Kiddies Kutz are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to begin their journey in the hair industry. You will work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable experience in a professional salon environment.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hours

Days and hours will be confirmed by the employer. Minimum 30 hours per week including Off the job training day. Will include early evening and weekend work advised in advance with later starts.

30 hours a week

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Provide a positive impression of yourself, organisation and the hairdressing industry.
• Answer telephone, arrange bookings and greet clients in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain Client records accurately.
• Adhere to health and safety, infection control, legal, industry and organisational requirements, industry protocols and manufacturer instructions.
• Advise, consult, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
• Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp.
• Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks.
• Style, set, dress and finish hair using a variety of techniques to create a variety of looks.
• Perform a range of chemical services to change the colour depth and tone to be completed in college.
• Use, apply and recommend a range of products, tools and equipment for a range of services.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and skills of new and emerging hairstyles, trends, techniques, products, tools and equipment.

Where you’ll work

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
• Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
• Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
• Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
• Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
• Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
• Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
• Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
• Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
• Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
• Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
• Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
• Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
• Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
• Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
• Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
• Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi‑permanent, demi‑ permanent, quasi‑permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
• Evaluate the results of the service.
• Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
• Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
• Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
• Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
• Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
• Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
• Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
• Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
• Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
• Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
• Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
• Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
• Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
• Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
• Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
• Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
• Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi‑permanent, demi‑ permanent, quasi‑permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
• Evaluate the results of the service.

The apprenticeship programme consists of on-the-job and off-the-job training delivered through one day per week at our Blossomfield campus, on‑the‑job training with your employer, independent study and work‑based visits from your assessor leading to hairdressing professional level 2 apprenticeship and Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals.

More training information

The subject units are assessed in a variety of ways including observations, professional discussions, verbal or written questions, assignments, presentations, work products, reflective accounts and witness testimonies.

End point assessment is assessed through a practical observation and professional discussions.

Requirements

GCSE in:

• English (grade 2 or above)
• Maths (grade 2 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness
• Passion for hair
• Enjoy working with children
• Clipper and trimmer experience

Other requirements

We may close the vacancy early dependant on the number of applicants received

About this employer

Kiddies Kutz believe that every haircut should be a fun and memorable experience for children. Our salon is specially designed with little ones in mind, offering a playful and welcoming atmosphere where children can feel at ease. From vibrant decor to comfortable fun chairs, we’ve created an environment that turns haircuts into an adventure! Our team of skilled and patient stylists are experts in working with children of all ages, ensuring that each visit is filled with smiles and giggles.

May progress into level 3 apprenticeship.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Elaine Reeves

0121 678 7000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045723.