Overview
Join to apply for the Hairdressing Teacher role at Activate Learning for Guildford College. Activate Learning is seeking an inspiring and passionate Hairdressing Teacher to join our hairdressing team. We’re looking for a motivated, creative, and enthusiastic professional who can spark curiosity, nurture talent, and ensure a memorable learning experience.
About the Hairdressing Teacher Role
You will use your strong Hairdressing knowledge and practical expertise to deliver engaging, purposeful lessons in both theory and practice across Levels 1, 2 and 3. Working with our dedicated team, you’ll help plan and deliver a curriculum that meets current industry demands and prepares students for successful careers.
Our Lifestyles department has an outstanding track record of delivering vocational hairdressing courses with employability at their core. Through strong industry links and a teaching team of highly experienced professionals, we offer well-established, professionally accredited programmes that consistently achieve excellent outcomes.
This is a permanent part-time role, working 18.5 hours per week based at Guildford College.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging lessons in theory and practical hairdressing across Levels 1–3.
* Plan and deliver a curriculum aligned to current industry needs.
* Collaborate with the team to support student progression and employability.
Qualifications and experience
* Professional expertise – Minimum Level 3 Hairdressing qualification, recent industry experience, and an Assessor’s Award (IQA and teaching qualifications are desirable).
* Engaging teaching skills – Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop learners across all levels, fostering technical ability and workplace readiness.
* Personal qualities – Flexible, adaptable, and highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills.
What Activate Learning offers
* Induction programme including a three-day mandatory induction and a one-day Introduction to Teaching session.
* Comprehensive benefits including wellbeing resources and opportunities for professional development.
* Pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
* Generous annual leave, flexible working options, and competitive salaries with incremental progression.
* On-site facilities including free parking, hair and beauty salons, gym access, and more.
How to apply
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; vacancies are closed when filled. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close adverts. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and will require a DBS check for successful applicants. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria and are committed to inclusion and accessibility. Reasonable adjustments at application or interview stages can be arranged by contacting the talent team.
About Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We value our people and strive for a diverse, open, and inclusive environment that supports career goals and personal growth.
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