Programme Tutor-Hairdressing/Barbering

Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• Up to 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (days of work can be worked flexibly)
• Permanent
• Commencing July 2024
• Salary: £30,295 per annum - £33,944 per annum (Actual Salary based on 28 hours per week - £22,989 per annum - £25,758 per annum )

Are you passionate about the art of hairdressing and eager to share your expertise with the next generation of professionals? We're seeking a dynamic Programme Tutor to join our team and contribute to the development of aspiring hairdressers.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same and the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of managing a group of students within a classroom or cohort.

You will be responsible for delivering current skills, knowledge and behaviours that relate to the hairdressing industry. You will be responsible for students; coaching, mentoring, alongside assessing their competencies. You will work alongside employers and your colleagues to support the development of students as they prepare for final assessments relating to their qualifications.

You will be required to hold a Level 2 Diploma qualification, or equivalent in Hairdressing, some Barbering experience would be an advantage.

Desired qualifications would be a Level 3 in Hairdressing and/or an Assessors Award and AET/DET Teaching qualifications.

If you are new to the world of education, please don't worry as full training would be provided. Previous experience of coaching and mentoring others would be an advantage; however, we provide an in-depth induction and a structured development programme for you to become a qualified trainer/assessor.

This exciting opportunity to become a member of the Academy of Hair & Beauty Studies Team at West Suffolk College will give the successful candidate the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our students.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards 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 Available

West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre . We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday 3 rd June 2024

Interviews: Shortly Thereafter

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 College 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.

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