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 and the development of their commercial, employability and enterprise skills.

You will assess learners on a variety of programmes across the School, including Level 1, 2, and 3 in hairdressing and/or barbering and Customer Service. You will provide prompt and constructive feedback after the assessment, maintain a strong client base in the commercial salons, ensure income targets are met, and undertake assessments in the College salons and other practical areas. A professional image and a safe, secure environment will be maintained.

You will support teaching teams and learners in the reception, salon and practical areas, assisting them to work professionally and achieve commercial and employability skills. Reception duties include daily cashing up, managing client bookings, increasing client numbers and weekly income targets, and promoting retail sales, campaigns and displays.

The role will involve working across sections within the School, including reception duties, and may also involve evenings and Saturdays.

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in hairdressing and/or barbering.
• Demonstrate recent industrial experience and excellent demonstration skills in hairdressing.
• Hold an assessing qualification or be willing to work towards one, and have awareness of academic quality standards.

There is an excellent pension scheme with a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, and a benefits package pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

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. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless 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.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 4th March 2026.