Lecturer in Barbering (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £30,427 – £42,136 per annum (Grade 3 – 4)
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Fixed Term until October 2026 (1.0 FTE)
Excellent suite of total reward benefits.
There has never been a better time to join our Barbering Team! Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast‑growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready. Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health, and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice. Our success is through Our People!
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Lecturer to join our exceptionally busy and professional Barbering team. You will possess a minimum of Level 3 Barbering qualifications and vocational expertise within Barbering, with preferable experience of managing your own Barber shop. If you’re an enthusiastic and positive individual, we look forward to hearing from you. Your passion and enthusiasm will be underpinned by the experience, skills and understanding you bring.
Rewards
* Enhanced leave policies including 39 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
* Christmas Closure
* Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
* Competitive pension scheme
* On‑site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Access to Continuing Professional Development
* Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health‑related benefits including individual health care plans
* Access to the College Sports Academy gym
* Free on‑site parking
Application Process
Closing date for applications is 19th November 2025. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed – early applications are advised. Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1038 to express your interest in this role; we will send you a link to complete your application. Please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email. We do not accept CV‑only applications – you must complete the application form to be considered for the role. For an informal chat you may contact Sally Lunn (Subject Lead Hair and Beauty) at slunn1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long‑term health conditions, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.
Safeguarding Commitment
Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders) available on our College website. This teaching role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a strong commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The position involves regular and sustained contact with students under the age of 18 and is classed as regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The College may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with KCSIE. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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