Lecturer - Hairdressing, Barbering, Media Makeup

Location: Dunstable

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 25/06/2026 23:59

Role: Lecturer – Hairdressing, Barbering, and Media Makeup – Maternity Cover – Internal Only

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract , and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK . Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Hairdressing, Barbering and Media Makeup to join our Hair and Beauty department at The Bedford College Group .

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Learning Delivery - Plan and deliver engaging Beauty Therapy lessons across a range of programmes, adapting to individual student needs and providing a high-quality learning experience.
• Assessment & Student Progress - Assess, verify, and monitor student work in line with awarding body standards, tracking progress and taking action to support achievement and meet deadlines.
• Student Support & Behaviour Management - Guide and motivate students to reach their potential, ensuring positive behaviour in line with the Student Code of Conduct and inclusive learning practices.
• Curriculum Development & Industry Knowledge - Develop innovative learning materials, maintain up-to-date industry knowledge, and incorporate diversity, health & safety, and best practice into teaching.
• Compliance & Professional Responsibilities - Maintain accurate records, meet administrative requirements, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and ongoing professional development standards.

About You

• Qualifications & Industry Expertise - Level 3 qualification in Hair or Beauty Therapy, assessor qualification, industry experience, and up-to-date knowledge of sector developments.
• Teaching & Professional Skills - Strong teaching ability across varying levels, including lesson planning, progress tracking, behaviour management, and commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse learners and maintain professional relationships and boundaries.
• Organisation & Team Contribution - Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines, contribute to team objectives, and uphold organisational values such as respect, honesty, and high performance.
• Compliance, Flexibility & Development - Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety, with flexibility to travel, willingness to continuously develop skills, and maintain professional standards.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational

VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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