Lecturer - Hairdressing

Lecturer - Hairdressing
Salary: Up to £41,937 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 7 June 2026
Interview Date : Tuesday 16 June 2026

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Hairdressing to join our close-knit Hair & Barbering team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will become part of a highly skilled staff network, who are passionate about raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy. We actively encourage the development and growth of our staff, from our internal ‘Be Phenomenal’ programme to building relationships with local stakeholders and developing opportunities for staff and students.

The role is primarily based at our Accrington & Rossendale College campus however, there may be a requirement to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Teaching within the team, delivering at varying levels to ensure effective learning for students
• Be up to date, plan and prepare and high-quality teaching as required by your Line Manager to the appropriate number of hours
• Develop and share resources for the course/subject including maintaining effective links across College for resources
• Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities
• Complete exam entries and liaise with awarding bodies
• Work closely with the Head of Division and wider colleagues
• Manage student behaviour, in line with College policies
• Participate in moderation and verification activities
• Support with College achievement, retention and attendance targets

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
• A recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
• Appropriate professional experience within the Hairdressing sector
• An Assessor’s award (or equivalent) qualification
• Successful teaching experience within Hairdressing

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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