Hairdressing Assessor

Use your hairdressing experience to help develop the next generation of industry professionals. Join Yeovil College as a part-time Hairdressing Assessor, supporting apprentices to build their skills and confidence while contributing to an ambitious Hair and Beauty curriculum. Take your industry experience in a new direction and help shape the hairdressing talent of tomorrow. Apply today. 

Working alongside our Apprenticeship Deliverer, you’ll play a key role in helping Hairdressing apprentices turn their passion into a successful career. From tracking progress and building confidence to preparing apprentices for End Point Assessment, you’ll help them develop the skills and knowledge to thrive in a busy, ever-evolving industry. You’ll build strong relationships with employers, provide tailored support to keep apprentices on track, manage assessment evidence and contribute to quality assurance and the ongoing development of our ambitious Hair and Beauty curriculum. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your industry experience with your passion for developing others, make a real impact on the next generation of hair professionals and enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance of a part-time role. 

What we're looking for: 

• At least three years’ practical experience in Hairdressing, with strong industry knowledge and high professional standards. 
• Level 2 and Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications, with Barbering skills or experience in men’s hair. 
• Experience supporting apprentices or assessing learners in a salon or industry setting. 
• An assessor qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, alongside relevant teaching and learning qualifications. 
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage your workload and use your initiative. 
• A professional, reliable approach, with the confidence to build positive relationships with apprentices, employers and colleagues. 

What we offer: 

• Actual Salary:  £16,118 [£26,864 FTE] 
• Part-time position, 22.2 hours per week, all year round. 
• 35 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays) 
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions  
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers 
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth 
•  Employee assistance programme 
• Free onsite gym 
• Subsidised catering facilities 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Access to free staff parking 

Don't miss out!  

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated  team! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible! 

Safeguarding Statement 

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.  

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf.  Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. 

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.