Vocational Skills Assessor - Hairdressing

Job Overview

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a Vocational Skills Assessor to facilitate the effective and efficient practical and online assessment of learners as well as the development of their commercial, employability and enterprise skills.

• Facilitate practical and online assessment of learners across programmes including Level 1, 2 and 3 hairdressing and/or barbering and Customer Service, providing prompt and constructive feedback after each assessment.
• Assess learners in the College salons and other practical areas, ensuring a professional image and maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Support teaching teams and learners in reception, salon and practical areas, assisting learners to work professionally and develop commercial and employability skills.
• Manage reception duties: daily cashing up, managing client bookings, increasing client numbers and meeting weekly income targets, promoting retail sales, campaigns and displays.
• Maintain a strong client base in the commercial salons to ensure income targets are met.
• Work across sections within the School; the role may involve evenings and Saturdays.

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in hairdressing and/or barbering.
• Demonstrate recent industrial experience and possess excellent demonstrator skills in hairdressing.
• Hold an assessing qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Be aware of academic quality standards.
• Exhibit energy, enthusiasm, passion for the subject and education; be able to support, motivate and empathise with young learners and monitor their progress.

• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Benefits pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
• Annual cost‑of‑living review may result in salary increases.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Salary: £19.21 – £20.96 per hour (including holiday pay)