Vocational Skills Assessor Beauty Therapy Specialism

Contract Details

25 hours a week over 36 weeks a year – Term Time Only.

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is now 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.

You will assess learners on a variety of programmes across the School which may include Level 1, 2 and Level 3 in Beauty Therapy, Customer Service & Work skills, providing prompt and constructive feedback after the assessment. You will ensure a strong client base in the Commercial salons, ensuring income targets are met and undertake assessments in the College salons and other practical areas, maintaining a professional, safe and secure environment.

Hold professional qualifications with a reputed awarding body, recognised TDLB Assessor Awards (D32, D33) or TDLB new A1 Award for Assessors and an IV Award. With recent experience within the beauty therapy industry either through a professional development file (CPD) or recent salon experience, you will be qualified to at least Level 3 in Beauty Therapy. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, patience, good IT skills (or willingness to gain these) and the ability to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress.

Applications must be submitted by 28th February 2026.

A generous benefits package including an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, and pro‑rated benefits for part‑time staff.

The South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group consists of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and an ongoing significant contributor to its local communities, with a commitment to putting student success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people to join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve. Apply now.