Lecturer in Hairdressing

Our recruitment pages are available in Welsh by clicking on the Welsh button and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. It would be really helpful if you could indicate if you would prefer correspondence from the HR team in the medium of Welsh or English, by completing the language correspondence question on the declaration page when applying for a role with the College.

Salary Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

Salary Qualified: £33,596 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual

Date posted 01/10/2026 Job reference REQ
01240

Please note, this an hourly paid contract which means that specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed - they are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service and so may vary.

Unqualified: £26,386 - £31,139 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

Qualified: £33,596 - £51,932 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid)

Join our passionate team at Bridgend College in this flexible, hands-on role sharing your industry expertise with the next generation of aspiring hair stylists. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning across a range of hairdressing skills, including cutting, styling, and scalp massage. Working on a casual, ad-hoc basis to cover departmental needs, you will play a key role in inspiring learners of all backgrounds and helping them build the practical confidence needed to succeed in the salon industry.

We are looking for an experienced professional with up-to-date salon knowledge and a strong passion for teaching. You must hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Hairdressing and a teaching qualification (or be prepared to obtain this). With excellent interpersonal and digital literacy skills, and the ability to relate to a wide and diverse student population, you will be able to motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

If you are a people-centered, inspirational team player with a passion for innovation, and you are ready to make a difference and transform lives, we would love to hear from you.