Lecturer in Hair - Coastland College

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry‑experienced Hairdressing Lecturer to join our vibrant Hair and Beauty team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of hair professionals, delivering engaging and high‑quality teaching across a range of hairdressing programmes.

You will plan and deliver innovative lessons, assess learner progress, and support students to achieve their qualifications while developing the professional skills required for a successful career in the hairdressing industry.

• Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Hairdressing programmes.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality learning resources and schemes of work.
• Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support students to achieve their full potential and progress into employment or further study.
• Maintain excellent standards of health and safety within practical salon environments.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers and industry partners.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised Level 3 Hairdressing qualification or above.
• Recent and relevant industry experience within the hairdressing sector.
• A passion for teaching and developing others.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

29.6 hours per week

£31,363 per annum FTE prorated to part‑time (Qualified Teacher Status/equivalent Level 5)

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time roles)
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to Optima Health – our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person‑centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on‑site parking
• Free on‑site gym
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling