Lecturer - Beauty Therapy

Lecturer – Beauty Therapy

Location: Bedford College – Brooks Salon

Salary/Benefits: £33,048–£38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications; 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays;
Teacher's pension;
Retail and Leisure Discounts; access to college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (part‑time applicants considered).

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Eligibility: Must have Right to Work in the UK.

Lecturer in Beauty Therapy to join the Hair and Beauty department at The Bedford College Group.

• Deliver Beauty Therapy Courses – Teach and assess Level 1–3 programs including massage and nail technology.
• Support Student Success – Guide learners through tutorials, monitor progress and help them achieve their potential.
• Innovate Curriculum & Teaching – Develop schemes of work, create new learning materials, contribute to enrichment.
• Manage Administration & Quality – Complete reports, maintain records, implement quality processes, participate in marketing and college events.
• Uphold College Standards – Promote safeguarding, equality, health & safety and engage in continuous professional development.

• Qualified in Beauty Therapy – Relevant qualifications, GCSE English/Maths; teaching qualification or willingness to achieve.
• Industry & Teaching Experience – Recent experience and strong classroom management and student support skills.
• Exceptional Communication & Organisation – Excellent verbal and written communication, organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Technical & Professional Competence – High numeracy, proficient in Microsoft Office, handles sensitive data confidentially, works effectively under pressure.
• Values‑Driven & Flexible – Adheres to safeguarding, equality and health & safety policies; able to travel, adapt hours, maintain professional boundaries.

Interviews to be held: 03 February 2026.

• 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 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.

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including our main Cauldwell Street campus, the hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

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. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidate information about convictions is governed by the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded that applying for this post is a criminal offence.