Lecturer - Beauty Therapy

Lecturer - Beauty Therapy

Location: Bedford College - Brooks Salon

Salary / Benefits: £33,048 – £38,169 per annum (DOE). 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher's pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional development opportunities and access to college courses.

Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (part‑time applicants considered)

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: UK-based contract; must have Right to Work in the UK. No sponsorship.

About the role: We are seeking a Lecturer in Beauty Therapy to join the Hair and Beauty department at Bedford College Group.

• Deliver Beauty Therapy Courses: Teach and assess Level 1‑3 Beauty Therapy programmes, including Massage and Nail Technology, creating engaging, high‑quality learning experiences.
• Support Student Success: Guide learners through tutorials, monitor progress and help them achieve their full potential.
• Innovate Curriculum & Teaching: Develop schemes of work, create new learning materials, and contribute to enrichment and enhancement activities.
• Manage Administration & Quality: Complete reports, maintain records, implement quality processes, participate in marketing and college-wide events.
• Uphold College Standards: Promote safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and engage in continuous professional development in line with TBCG values.

About you:

• Qualified in Beauty Therapy: Holds relevant qualifications and GCSE English/Maths; teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Industry & Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  Recent experience in beauty therapy with strong classroom management and student support skills.
• Exceptional Communication & Organisation: Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communication, organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills.
• Technical & Professional Competence: High numeracy, proficient in Microsoft Office, handles sensitive data confidentially, works effectively under pressure.
• Values‑Driven & Flexible: Adheres to safeguarding, equality and health & safety policies; able to travel, adapt hours and maintain professional boundaries.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the attached Job Description.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Alignment to our VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork: One team, working together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
• Improving Continuously: Challenging ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice.
• Student Centred: Doing what is best for students, considering them in all decisions to create positive outcomes.
• Inclusive: Celebrating differences and diversity, learning from each other.
• Open and Caring: Caring about wellbeing of staff, students and community, creating trust and support.
• Nurturing Education Excellence: Promoting excellence by delivering challenging programmes.

About Bedford College: Beds and surrounding areas campuses, hair and beauty salon, automotive centre and other facilities.

About The Bedford College Group: Founded 2017, largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, over 15,000 students per year. Includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, etc.

Safeguarding our Students: Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Successful candidate will undergo thorough vetting including enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders applies.

Candidates barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.