Nail Tutor

Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist that works with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our values are centred around our learners, impacting over 100,000 of them each year. We are building the future of the hair and beauty industry through 13 academies across the country.

Position: Nail Tutor
Location: Chesterfield
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 27.00 hrs per week
Working days & times: Monday 12:30 – 5, Tuesday non‑working day, Wednesday 9–5, Thursday 9–5, Friday 9–5

At our Hair & Beauty Academies, we provide a dynamic, hands‑on experience in fully operational salons that mirror real‑world environments. Learners gain practical skills while training in a professional setting, supported by our wide range of accredited courses spanning Levels 1 to 4.

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and differentiated teaching sessions, ensuring effective progression of learners.
• Adhere to the scheme of work and the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) standards.
• Deliver theory and practical sessions that equip learners with relevant beauty knowledge, skills, and behaviours, aligned to industry and qualification standards.
• Assess and provide constructive feedback on learners’ work, clearly identifying areas of achievement and improvement.
• Manage learners' records and progress through regular, accurate use of digital systems for assessments, learner portfolios, progress monitoring, and attendance tracking.
• Embed Maths, English, digital literacy, and personal development effectively throughout curriculum delivery.
• Participate in LCG quality assurance activities working closely with the quality team.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment, promoting professional standards, behaviours, and expectations in line with industry requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development to maintain current industry and teaching practice standards.
• Support the development of learners’ employability, work readiness skills, and progression pathways into employment or further education.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure curriculum alignment, sharing best practices, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning quality.
• When applicable, generate teaching and learning resources as required or use the LCG resources.
• Deliver KPI’s in line with company expectations (Register, marking policy, learner satisfaction).
• Complete regular and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Positively promote the ethos, culture, and development of the LCG in every aspect of its business.
• Contribute to the commercial income of the academy salon, meeting salon targets.
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice and guidance as part of your everyday role.

• Relevant industry experience as a professional beautician.
• Experience in delivering and assessing apprenticeships, study programmes, or adult education.
• Strong digital literacy, proficient in using online learning platforms and management systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about learner achievement and progression.
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage workload and priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in embracing innovative teaching methodologies.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in education delivery.
• Appropriate classroom management skills.

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Nails (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 Award in Education & Training, preferred Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training) or be working towards these.
• Assessors Award (e.g., TAQA/A1, D32/D33) or be working towards.
• GCSE C grade (or…