Vocational Trainer – Hairdressing

Permanent, Part Time

£34,668 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location:

Basildon

Working Style:
Community-based worker

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

This is a part time opportunity working 18.5 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £17,334 per annum.

Help learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to progress in the hairdressing and barbering sector

At Adult Community Learning (ACL), we believe learning has the power to transform lives, build confidence and create new opportunities.

We're looking for a passionate and engaging Vocational Trainer - Hairdressing and Barbering to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that supports adult learners to develop practical hairdressing and barbering skills, gain industry knowledge and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Whether you're an experienced tutor or a hairdressing professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of Essex County Council, ACL is the largest provider of adult learning in Essex, supporting thousands of learners each year to gain qualifications, improve employability and progress into further learning or work.

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You’ll deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that develop learners’ hairdressing and barbering knowledge, practical skills and confidence.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within Hairdressing and Barbering programmes.
• Deliver and assess Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications.
• Teach practical skills including cutting, colouring, styling, finishing, consultation, client care and salon health and safety.
• Deliver barbering units, including men’s cutting, clipper work, beard shaping and grooming techniques where appropriate.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources that meet learner needs, awarding body requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare learners for assessment and support them to achieve successful outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learner needs and remove barriers to learning.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and maintain up-to-date vocational and industry knowledge.

• Has substantial experience and expertise within the hairdressing sector.
• Holds Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications.
• Ideally holds a recognised Barbering qualification and has practical barbering experience.
• Is passionate about developing others and helping learners achieve their goals.
• Can create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Understands how to adapt teaching approaches to meet a variety of learner needs.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to delivering outstanding learner outcomes.

Essential

• Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Hairdressing.
• Industry experience within a commercial salon environment.
• Experience of teaching, training, coaching or supporting learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• A recognised Barbering qualification and practical barbering experience.
• A recognised teaching qualification (AET, CET, DET, PGCE or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering accredited Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications.
• Experience assessing vocational qualifications and monitoring learner progress.
• Knowledge of current industry trends, colouring techniques, cutting…