Hair and Beauty Lecturer

Job Title: Hair & Beauty Lecturer (Part-Time)

Location: Brent, London

Salary: Paid to Scale (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Part-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and resilient Hair & Beauty Lecturer to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Brent. This is a rewarding opportunity to support and inspire young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, helping them develop practical skills and confidence within the hair and beauty sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accredited Hair & Beauty lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support students with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Assess and track learner progress in line with awarding body requirements.
• Deliver vocational qualifications and support learners in achieving industry-relevant skills.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification such as CAVA or TAQA.
• Relevant vocational qualifications in Hair & Beauty.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within alternative provision, PRU, or FE settings.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs.

Desirable

• IQA qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience delivering vocational qualifications (e.g. NVQs, VRQs, BTEC).
• Safeguarding training and knowledge of SEND.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.