Sessional Teacher - Hairdressing

Do you want to inspire the Next Generation of Hair Professionals?

East Sussex College is looking to expand our bank staff and are looking for an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Sessional Lecturer in Hairdressing to join our successful Hair and Beauty team at our Eastbourne Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified hairdressing professional who is passionate about sharing their expertise and helping learners develop the technical, professional, and employability skills required to succeed within the hairdressing industry.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging and inspiring hairdressing sessions to learners across a range of programmes.
• Support students to develop practical salon skills, industry knowledge, and professional behaviours.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to help students achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations and industry standards.
• Support the wider curriculum team in preparing learners for employment, apprenticeships, and further study.

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Level 3 qualification (or above) in Hairdressing.
• Relevant and up-to-date industry experience.
• Excellent practical skills and knowledge of current industry trends and techniques.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults.
• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success.

• Closing date: 20th September 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £33 - £47 per hour including holiday/planning rates.

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Sessional – currently speculative.

In return, we can offer you

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email ***email_hidden*** . Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at ***email_hidden*** and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.