Are you looking for a flexible teaching opportunity where you can share your industry expertise?
Do you want to inspire and develop the next generation of Hairdressing and Barbering professionals?
Join our dynamic Hair and Beauty team as a Sessional Lecturer in Hairdressing and Barbering. This role is ideal for an experienced industry professional who is passionate about passing on their knowledge and skills while maintaining flexibility around other commitments. You will play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers in the industry.
This exciting role will include:
- Delivering practical and theory-based Hairdressing and Barbering lessons to students.
- Supporting, monitoring and assessing student progress and achievement.
- Creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment that motivates students to succeed.
- Sharing current industry knowledge and best practice to enhance the student experience.
If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:
- A Hairdressing and/or Barbering qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Recent industry experience and excellent knowledge of current Hairdressing and Barbering practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
- A teaching qualification and/or Assessor Award would be desirable, although training may be available for the right candidate.
- Self-motivated, organised and committed to continuous professional development.
- This is an excellent opportunity to combine your industry experience with teaching, helping learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge they need for a successful future in Hairdressing and Barbering.
- For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success.
- Closing date: 26th August 2026
- Interview Date: w/c 31st August 2026
College location: Based at our Lewes Campus.
Annual salary: Circa £32 - £42 per hour inc Holiday.
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Sessional – current need will be; Tuesday – 9 – 10.30 & Wednesday – 10.45-12.15/2.30-5.30
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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