Beauty Teacher

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job title:

Beauty Teacher
Job reference: REQ
012629
Date posted: 14/07/2026
Final date to receive applications: 16/08/2026

Location:

Manchester
Salary: £32,931 - £47,339 per annum
Package:
Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension
Contractual hours: 35 per week
Basis:
Full time
Job category/type:
Teaching and Assessment
Attachments:
Teacher FE.pdf
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Service and Retail Industries Department at our Harpurhey Campus as a Beauty Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis (35 hours per week). Part‑time applications will also be considered.

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands‑on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners’ lives.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16‑19 yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25 % of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated Good by Ofsted.

The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well‑being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3‑4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work.

The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £30,750 – £32,931*. It’s a great way to kick‑start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

* Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances.*

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Experience in nail technology and beauty therapy.
• Significant experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Proven track record of high‑quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism.
• Working as a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet…