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About the Role
We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Programme Manager for Hair and Beauty with a specialist background in Barbering or Beauty therapies to lead and manage our curriculum delivery in this exciting area.
You will play a key role in driving curriculum development, quality improvement, learner outcomes, and progression pathways across Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, and Barbering programmes.
As Programme Manager, you will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of courses, working closely with teaching staff to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment. You will also support the development of industry-relevant skills, employer partnerships, and enrichment opportunities for learners.
What You Will Do
1. Lead, manage and support curriculum teams across Hairdressing, Beauty and Barbering
2. Drive quality improvement in teaching, learning and assessment
3. Oversee curriculum planning, timetabling and learner progress monitoring
4. Develop innovative and industry-relevant programmes, with a strong focus on Barbering specialism
5. Build strong links with employers, industry bodies, and other stakeholders
6. Support recruitment, retention and achievement targets
7. Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, including internal verification and standardisation
8. Lead on staff development and performance management within the programme area
About You
We are looking for a motivated leader with:
9. A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
10. A relevant vocational qualification in Hairdressing/Barbering or beauty at Level 3 or above
11. Experience delivering and managing Barbering and/or Hair and Beauty programmes in an FE or training environment
12. Excellent understanding of current industry trends and qualification frameworks
13. Proven experience in curriculum leadership and quality assurance
14. Strong organisational and communication skills
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
15. Annual leave:
16. Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
17. Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays
18. Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
19. Teachers’ Pension Scheme
20. Local Government Pension Scheme
21. People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
22. Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
23. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
24. Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
25. Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
26. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.
Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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Safeguarding Statement
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.