Salary - £25,407 pro rata per annum
Hours - 15 hours per week
(Thursday & Friday) Term Time Only
Contract - Permanent
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date – 27th July 2026
Do you have a passion for Hair and enjoy helping others learn?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Hair Technician / Trainer to join our team at Peterborough College. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in the hairdressing industry who would like to play a key role in supporting the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. You'll help maintain excellent standards in our salons and workshops, support practical learning sessions, and ensure our facilities remain safe, clean, and well-organised. No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
As a Hair Technician / Trainer, you will be responsible for training and providing practical support and assistance to staff and learners on our hair and beauty programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
Help and assist lecturing staff in providing and undertaking practical and vocational learning activities for learners.
Supervise the activities of learners to ensure that Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
Check, maintain, and undertake minor maintenance or repairs on salon equipment and resources.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised environment in the workshop and salons.
Maintain stock levels and provide accurate, current inventories of tools, equipment, and materials.
Support staff and students in the safe use of specialist equipment.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH requirements and risk assessments.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of both manual and computerised files and records.
Undertake First Aid duties as and when required.
We're looking for someone who:
Holds a good general level of education, including Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (a Level 2/3 in a relevant subject area or Education & Training is desirable).
Has proven practical experience within the hairdressing industry, using relevant equipment and materials.
Has experience in organizing and maintaining store rooms and salon environments to a high standard.
Enjoys supervising, training, or transferring skills to young people and teenagers of mixed abilities.
Is highly organised, proactive, and possesses excellent planning and administrative skills.
Has strong IT skills (MS Office) and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Displays a flexible, collaborative approach with a professional 'can-do' manner.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now!
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Generous Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down (Pro-rata for part-time/term-time staff).
Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits.
Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to an employee assistance programme, and a friendly team atmosphere.
Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for teaching/professional qualifications.
Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts.
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
