Job Introduction
Skills & Learning is a top performing Adult Community Education (ACE) provider, previously shortlisted for Provider of the Year in the prestigious Times Education awards and for Large Team of the Year with Local Government Chronicle awards in 2024.
Ofsted judge the service as ‘Good’ overall and the quality of Information, Advice and Guidance is independently checked and endorsed by Matrix. Learner satisfaction is excellent; most learners would recommend us to others.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Hairdressing tutor to commence teaching in September 2025. As part of a team you will deliver a programme of courses from short specialist courses through to Level 2 & 3 Hairdressing qualifications. This is a permanent salaried role, for either 2, 3 or 4 days a week (by negotiation). This is an exciting role for someone with ambition and vision. You will be doing more than teaching, you will be part of a new team developing the Hair and Barbering provision in Poole, which will include quality assurance and raising the profile of what we offer.
We have a state of the art salon in our Learning Centre in Poole where most of the courses will be delivered but there will also be the opportunity to deliver short one off workshops and contribute to events in other areas of the county.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 3 Hairdressing qualification
- Certificate in Education and Training/PGCE/DTLLS or equivalent generic teaching qualification
- English and maths qualifications at grade 4/C or above
- At least 3 years' industry experience
- Digitally literate
Desirable:
- Barbering qualification or experience
- Internal Verification qualification
In return:
- You will be a permanent salaried member of staff
- Weekly contact hours by negotiation
- Part of your contracted hours are ring-fenced to planning and preparation
- You will have an allowance from your contracted hours to attend meetings
- You will have an allowance from your contracted hours to undertake training and CPD
Tutors are expected to adhere to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers developed by the Education and Training Foundation.
You will be able to access a range of staff benefits associated with working for BCP Council, Teachers Pension Scheme and from Totum (formerly NUS).
More information about working for us is available at: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/working-for-us/
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here >
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
