Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion
Lecturer in Hairdressing
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Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
Department: Hair and Beauty
Location: Graig Campus
Compensation: £13,193 - £25,965 / year
Description
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Hairdressing professional to join our team as a part-time lecturer, delivering engaging, industry-relevant learning experiences to the next generation of hairdressing professionals.
Working within our industry-standard commercial salon facilities, you will play a key role in developing learners’ practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours across a range of hairdressing techniques. You will use creative and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, incorporating digital technologies and current industry trends to ensure learners are well prepared for employment and progression within the sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and supportive department that values collaboration, professional development and strong links with the hairdressing industry. You will have the opportunity to mentor and inspire learners, contribute to industry workshops, masterclasses and competitions, and support the effective operation of our commercial salons.
Through high-quality teaching and a strong focus on professional standards, customer service and commercial awareness, you will help learners develop the confidence, creativity and technical expertise required to progress successfully into employment, apprenticeships or further study within the hairdressing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the teaching, assessment and coordination of programmes of study leading to VTCT qualifications in Hairdressing from Level 1 to Level 3, both within the College and, where required, in local partner schools
- Work collaboratively with managers and salon reception staff to ensure the effective operation of the College’s commercial salons, providing appropriate opportunities for learners to undertake practical assessments and develop authentic industry experience. Contribute to the development of a vibrant and financially sustainable client base through effective target setting, promotion, retail activity and learner sales incentives
- Work collaboratively with Hair and Beauty colleagues, managers, employers and industry stakeholders to develop a varied programme of industry-related workshops, demonstrations and masterclasses, ensuring learners have regular opportunities to engage with professionals and current industry practice
- Demonstrate innovation in the planning, delivery and assessment of both practical and theoretical aspects of the curriculum, making effective use of digital technologies and emerging approaches within Hairdressing and salon practice
- Identify, prepare and mentor learners to participate in regional, national and international competitions, accompanying and supporting learners where required
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1
- See detailed language descriptions attached.
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
- GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- Documented evidence of ongoing appropriate Professional Development
- L1 –L3 Hairdressing
- Relevant teaching experience
- Relevant industry/commercial experience
- A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
- Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
- Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
- Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
- Sound understanding of digital literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
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Desirable Criteria:
- An assessor qualification
- L4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
- Ability to drive a college minibus
Job Benefits
- You will receive 46 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more.
Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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