About Apex Specialist Education
Apex Specialist Education is a specialist independent secondary school and alternative provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional barriers to learning. We provide highly personalised education within a trauma-informed environment, enabling pupils to re-engage with learning, build confidence and achieve recognised qualifications.
Our ambitious curriculum combines academic and vocational pathways, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in education, employment and adult life.
Overview
We are seeking a passionate, skilled and motivated Barbering Teacher to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong barbering industry experience who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping young people develop practical skills and confidence. Whilst teaching experience is desirable, it is not essential. We welcome applications from experienced barbers who are looking to move into education, and full support will be provided. Applicants who are also able to deliver some hairdressing sessions would be at an advantage, although this is not essential.
The role will be primarily based at our Rochdale site but will also involve travelling to our other education centres in Altrincham and Stockport, as well as delivering occasional one-to-one sessions within the community where appropriate. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
You will primarily deliver engaging practical and theoretical barbering lessons, with the opportunity to deliver some hairdressing sessions where appropriate. You will adapt your teaching to meet the individual needs of students with SEND and SEMH needs, helping them achieve recognised vocational qualifications while developing confidence, independence and employability skills.
Key Responsibilities
As a Barbering Teacher at Apex Specialist Education, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory barbering lessons, with the ability to deliver some hairdressing sessions where required.
- Differentiate learning to meet the individual needs, abilities and educational targets of each student.
- Deliver both classroom-based learning and one-to-one tuition where required.
- Travel between Apex Specialist Education sites and community venues to support learners across our provision.
- Create a calm, safe and inspiring learning environment using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
- Prepare students for recognised vocational qualifications through practical assessment and portfolio development.
- Monitor, assess and record student progress, providing regular feedback and celebrating achievement.
- Support students in developing confidence, resilience, communication skills and employability alongside vocational competence.
- Maintain professional salon standards, ensuring equipment is safe, organised and well maintained.
- Promote high expectations for attendance, behaviour and engagement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, therapists and external professionals to support each student's individual learning journey.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, reviews and annual education meetings where required.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and ensure the welfare of all pupils is always paramount.
- Follow Apex Specialist Education's policies, procedures and values in all aspects of your work.
- Maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism and integrity at all times.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Barbering, or a relevant Hairdressing qualification with substantial barbering experience.
- Strong practical industry experience in barbering.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people who may have experienced barriers to education.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching across different settings.
- Commitment to inclusive education and supporting students with additional needs.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Willingness to travel regularly between our Rochdale, Altrincham and Stockport sites, as well as community locations where required.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, QTS, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent).
- Assessing/Internal Quality Assurance qualifications.
- Experience working within SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or specialist education.
- Experience delivering vocational qualifications.
- Ability to deliver both barbering and some hairdressing sessions.
What We Offer
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
- A supportive and collaborative team.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A varied role with autonomy and creativity.
- Access to wellbeing support.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- The opportunity to shape and develop an exciting vocational provision within a growing specialist school.
Pay: From £32,916.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle?
- Are you willing and able to travel regularly between our Rochdale, Altrincham and Stockport sites, as well as to community locations for one-to-one teaching when required?
- Do you have experience working with young people with additional needs, SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour?
- Are you legally entitled to work in the UK?
- Do you have any convictions, cautions or other information that may affect your ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or work with children?
Work Location: In person
