Who we are?
Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.
As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training, Innersummit and The Skills Academy- we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Hairdressing to join our Construction, Professional and Service Industries team reporting to our Curriculum Manager.
Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the forefront of delivering excellence across the Construction, Professional, and Service industries. Our team combines hands-on expertise with strategic insight to provide high-quality outcomes for clients across public and private sectors.
We are a collaborative group of professionals, driven by a shared commitment to our students and wider local community.
Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration. If you are passionate about building the future — from the ground up — and thrive in a team that values professionalism, integrity, and service excellence, we want to hear from you.
As a Lecturer in Hairdressing with Stockton Riverside College you will be responsible for Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in hairdressing, aligned with awarding body requirements and college standards. Provide academic and pastoral support to learners, monitoring progress and guiding them towards success. Prepare learners for end-point assessments, competitions, and work placements. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning resources to meet diverse learner needs.Collaborate with colleagues, employers, and external bodies to enhance the learner experience and support employability outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced Hairdressing Lecturer to join our vibrant teaching team. You will deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive teaching to learners across a range of hairdressing qualifications — from Level 1 through to Level 3, including adult learning programmes.
You will play a key role in developing learners’ practical and theoretical knowledge, supporting them to achieve their qualifications and progress into the industry or further study. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of hair professionals in a supportive and extremely well-resourced learning environment.
We are looking for:
* Recognised Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Hairdressing.
* Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one within an agreed timeframe).
* Industry experience in hairdressing with up-to-date knowledge of current practices and trends.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Commitment to inclusive, learner-focused teaching and continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
* Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
* Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
* Free on-site parking
* Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% Employer Contribution
* Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
* Career development opportunities for progression
* Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
* Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
* Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
* Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
* Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
* Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
* Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
* Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
* Monday-Friday
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 15th June 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
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