Lecturer in Beauty
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £17,813 - £24,819 per year (Full time equivalent £29,294 - £40,814 per year) (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Are you a qualified Beauty professional looking to take your career in a new direction? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of beauty therapists?
If you’re ready to share your industry expertise, enjoy a better work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future beauty professionals, this role is an exciting next step.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your real-world beauty experience to a passionate teaching team where your skills truly make a difference.
What We Offer
Salary: £17,813 - £24,819 per year (Full time equivalent £29,294 - £40,814 per year) (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Contract Type: Part Time – 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
* Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
* Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
* Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
* Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A stable, supportive role — designed to help you grow and thrive.
What You’ll Do
* Teach and assess learners across Beauty Therapy and related programmes at a range of levels
* Deliver engaging, industry-relevant theory and practical sessions in specialist salons
* Prepare learners for careers in beauty, aesthetics, and the wider personal care industry
* Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professional practice
* Inspire confidence, creativity, and professionalism in every learner
What You’ll Bring
* Relevant Beauty Therapy qualifications (Level 3 or above)
* Strong industry experience within beauty, spa, or aesthetics environments
* Up-to-date knowledge of beauty treatments, products, techniques, and industry standards
* Teaching qualifications are welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work!
Why Become a Lecturer?
Continue doing what you love — while gaining:
* A healthier work-life balance
* A stable and rewarding career away from long salon hours
* The chance to pass on your skills and shape future beauty professionals
* A meaningful role where your impact lasts beyond the treatment room
Share your passion for beauty — without the physical strain of full-time salon work.
Inspire the next generation of Beauty professionals
If you’re ready for a secure, fulfilling, and inspiring new chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 11/01/26
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 11th January 2026
Shortlist date: 12th January 2026
Interview date: TBC