Unqualified Teacher; Hair and Beauty

Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate Hair & Beauty professional to begin their teaching journey while supporting the delivery of high‑quality practical and theory‑based learning across our Hair, Beauty and Barbering programmes, including the BTEC Level 1 qualification and vocational rotations. You will help learners develop foundational industry skills in a supportive, engaging environment.

Smallbrook School is an outstanding co‑educational specialist school in Shropshire, catering to pupils aged 7‑18 with SEMH, autism and complex needs.

• Deliver and co‑deliver both practical and theory sessions across Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Barbering.
• Build positive, consistent, and caring relationships with pupils, promoting a supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrate safe, professional salon practices in line with industry standards.
• Support the assessment process by marking formative work and providing feedback under supervision.
• Accurately record learner progress using unit trackers and internal systems.
• Assist learners with practical skills, evidence gathering, and portfolio development to meet BTEC requirements.
• Provide hands‑on coaching in core introductory techniques, including shampooing and conditioning, basic styling and blow‑drying, skin care and nail care, health & safety, and basic barbering techniques.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will receive structured mentoring and guidance while working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment practices, developing the confidence and expertise needed to progress within the teaching profession.

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and/or Barbering.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Recent, relevant industry experience with strong practical skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Willingness to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude towards training, feedback and continuous professional development.

Outcomes First Group believes in better work/life balance – we are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

• 4‑Day Working Week trial (80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay).
• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
• Subject to successful probation.

• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.