Lecturer in Hair and Beauty in Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk College are seeking an experienced professional Lecturer in Hair and Beauty to join our Academy of Hair and Beauty Studies as Lecturers in Hairdressing and Beauty. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists with strong industry experience to inspire and support the next generation of professionals.

You will teach across Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing and Beauty qualifications, delivering high-quality learning experiences that equip students with the practical and professional skills needed for successful careers within the industry.

To be successful in these roles, you must have relevant industry experience in Hairdressing and/or Beauty Therapy and hold an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards one. A teaching qualification and previous experience delivering both theory and practical hairdressing and beauty sessions are desirable; however, support to obtain a teaching qualification will be provided for candidates who do not already hold one.

We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for the industry, a strong commitment to student achievement, and the ability to engage and motivate learners of all ages. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, alongside flexibility and adaptability, will be key to succeeding within our dynamic learning environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Join a supportive and forward-thinking team where you can share your expertise, inspire future professionals, and make a real difference to students’ careers.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

For more information, please contact our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

How to apply: To apply, please visit our website. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date: 8 am, 26 June 2026. Interview dates: 2 July or 6 July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.