Salon (Hair and Beauty Instructor) – Special School

Job Introduction

Salon (Hair and Beauty Instructor) – Special School

Harbour School Dorset is seeking a passionate and experienced Hair and Beauty Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire and educate students in the art and science of hair styling, beauty treatments, and cosmetology. They will deliver engaging, hands-on training in line with industry standards, preparing students for successful careers in the beauty industry. You will develop and deliver high-quality lessons in hair styling, colouring, beauty treatments, and makeup application as well as provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills training.

As part of Delta, Education Trust, Harbour School Dorset’s vision is “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. This means we really care whether pupils love or hate their learning, so we work hard to create a space where pupils learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Are you an enthusiastic individual who can bring this vision to life and make a real difference to children’s lives? 

You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through. 

Learning can look different for everyone; learning is continuous and enabled by the broad curriculum, therapeutic interventions, and the environment the school and staffing team create. It’s only through your awesome teaching that we will create that environment together to ensure the pupils progress towards a happy life that they can enjoy. 

Essential Qualifications for this role:

• Proven experience in the hair and beauty industry, with a strong portfolio of work. 

• Relevant qualifications in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, or Cosmetology (e.g., NVQ Level 3, or equivalent). 

• Teaching qualification (e.g., Certificate in Education, PTLLS, or willingness to work towards one). 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities. 

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. We put this into practice by ensuring: 

• All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students and families. 
• High support, high challenge and evidence informed in everything we do. 
• We work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions. 
• We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve. 
• We are always open to learning and seeking new ideas. 

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office on 01929 508286 to arrange an appointment. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.  The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 

To become part of the journey, please email: hr@deltaeducationtrust.com

Closing date: 5th December 2024

Anticipated start date: 6th January 2025