Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 November 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Hair and beauty

Working pattern

Part time: Part-time, Term time Only (42 weeks) 22.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Salary £14,907 based on a full academic year.

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Hair and Beauty Technician to support the delivery of outstanding practical learning experiences within our Hair and Beauty department. Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Hairdressing or Beauty qualification and possess English and Mathematics at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent). A First Aid qualification, Health and Safety qualification, or a teaching, assessing or training qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

The successful candidate will have recent salon experience and a strong understanding of current industry practices. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be passionate about supporting learners to develop their practical skills and confidence. An understanding of health and safety requirements within a vocational working environment is essential, along with the ability to coach and support learners effectively. You will be enthusiastic about working with young people aged 14 to 19 and committed to creating a positive, engaging and professional learning environment. Previous experience in a similar role within a Further Education or Higher Education setting would be beneficial, as would knowledge of learner development and supporting progression within the industry.

Please note that the essential qualifications, skills and experience outlined above are those that applicants would normally be expected to meet in order to be considered for appointment. Candidates who also meet the desirable criteria may be given additional consideration where applications are closely matched.

What the college offers its staff

We are committed to supporting our colleagues' wellbeing, development and work-life balance. In return for joining our team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including flexible working opportunities (where applicable), excellent CPD and staff development opportunities, free onsite parking and a generous annual leave entitlement with additional efficiency days. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced absence pay, enhanced family-friendly policies, a generous pension scheme and a Cycle to Work scheme. Staff can benefit from our awards, rewards and wellbeing programme, free will-writing services, discounts in our onsite restaurant, retail discounts including access to the Blue Light Card scheme, and discounted treatments through our onsite Hair and Beauty facilities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual to support the effective running and development of our salon facilities. The role will involve maintaining a professional, safe and realistic working salon environment that supports teaching, learning, lecturing and practical demonstrations.

Working closely with lecturers and learners, you will provide practical demonstrations, coaching and guidance, as well as observing and assessing learners' work to support the development of their skills, knowledge and confidence. You will also play an important role in promoting the salon, its courses and external learning opportunities, helping to raise awareness and maximise its potential.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of Health and Safety across the department and will actively contribute to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment. The role also carries a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring that appropriate safeguarding procedures and practices are always followed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on college website (opens in new tab)

About Kendal College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Kendal College website
Email address
recruitment@kendal.ac.uk
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kendal-college

Arranging a visit to Kendal College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kendal.ac.uk.

College location

Similar jobs nearby

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more college jobs in Cumbria