Instructor of Hair and Beauty Therapy

Lode Heath School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,764.49 - £37,783.74 Annually (Actual) £38,220 - £44,075 FTE

Instructor of Hair and Beauty Therapy job summary

Turn your industry expertise into life-changing opportunities for young people

At Lode Heath School, we are passionate about providing our students with an ambitious, engaging and inclusive education that prepares them for success in the wider world. A key part of this commitment is our purpose-built Hair and Beauty Salon, which provides students with the opportunity to develop practical skills, explore career pathways and gain recognised qualifications within this exciting and creative industry.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Instructor of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy to lead our thriving provision and inspire students to achieve their very best. Whether you are an experienced educator or a talented industry professional looking to take your first step into teaching, this is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while sharing your passion and expertise.

Our fully equipped salon delivers the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Award in Hair and Beauty Studies, enabling students to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge of the sector. Students explore the world of hair and beauty, industry developments, scientific principles behind products and treatments, and the creation of professional images for business use. Alongside this, they gain hands-on experience in a range of skills including shampooing, blow-drying, styling, plaiting, basic make-up application and nail techniques, whilst investigating beauty trends from Ancient Egypt through to the modern era.

At Lode Heath, collaboration, support and professional growth are at the heart of our culture. You will join a welcoming and dedicated team, with access to established schemes of learning, teaching resources and specialist support from colleagues across our Trust. We are committed to helping our staff thrive and will provide the guidance and development opportunities needed for you to succeed in the role.

The successful candidate will be a confident practitioner with high expectations, a passion for developing young people and a commitment to delivering engaging learning experiences. Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a desire to inspire students to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

There’s an exceptional environment waiting for you outside of work too. One of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, Solihull offers plenty of superb amenities from its thriving shopping centre through to lively bars and first-class restaurants. Close to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the new Resorts World development, it also has excellent transport links to Birmingham city centre and beyond.

Lode Heath School is a member of the Arden Multi-Academy Trust where we are committed in working together to help and enrich the experiences of all within the AMAT family; we have a clear vision to generate self-belief, self-worth, esteem and confidence in our young people who can then display the ambition and aspiration in achieving high educational outcomes.

An informal visit to the school is a great way to discover Lode Heath for yourself. Just contact Mrs Jones at: office@lodeheath.org.uk to arrange a date.

To find out more and to apply, please visit Lode Heath School - work at lode heath school

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews will take place on Friday 9 October 2026

Arden Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lode Heath School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1096 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lode Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lode-heath-school

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