AGENCY - Lecturer - Hairdressing & Barbering

Location: Bedford • Up to £45 per hour (inclusive of agency fees, marking and prepping, travel and/or accommodation) • 24 weekly hours required

About the role

Hairdressing & Barbering Lecturer delivering high-quality theory and practical programmes across Levels 1–3. The post supports student achievement, curriculum development, industry engagement and compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety standards.

Schedule

• Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 11:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 10:45 AM – 4:00 PM

Post runs from 7 September 2026 to 23 January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and industry-relevant Hairdressing and Barbering theory and practical sessions across Levels 1–3.
• Assess, verify and monitor student work in line with awarding-body requirements; maintain accurate records, provide feedback and implement interventions.
• Develop and review schemes of work, create innovative learning resources and contribute to curriculum enhancement and quality processes.
• Enhance the learner experience through enrichment activities, marketing events, open days and employer engagement.
• Work collaboratively across the College, support group-wide initiatives and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, health & safety and professional-development requirements.

Requirements

• Recent teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification.
• English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent.

Vetting & documentation

• Child and Workforce Enhanced DBS (current and valid, either under the Agency or on the Update Service).
• Complete set of references covering the past three years (and last employment worked with children if prior to this).
• Right-to-work evidence.
• Proof of address.
• Confirmation of online search.
• Confirmation of health check – placement is Fit to Work.
• Confirmation of overseas check (if relevant; otherwise confirm N/A).
• Teacher Prohibition check and confirmation clear.
• Employment history from school with all gaps accounted for.

About Bedford College

Bedford College operates multiple sites across Bedford and surrounding areas, including the main Cauldwell Street campus, a hair and beauty salon on the High Street, an advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road, and a gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, serving over 15,000 students annually. The Group comprises Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College (a specialist land-based college), The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. Community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering widen accessibility to IT training.