Beauty Therapy Lecturer

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Beauty Therapy Teacher to deliver this fantastic programme to our creative and inspirational students based at Reading College. Our Beauty Therapy courses cover a variety of subjects which include, manicures, pedicures, nail art, themed face painting, skincare, waxing and massage.
Teaching and assessing predominately across Levels 1, 2 and 3, you will be a confident, enthusiastic individual that can demonstrate real passion in delivering purposeful and practical lessons whilst recognising individuals’ talent.
This a permanent, full-time role based at our Reading campus. Travel to other campuses may be required at times.
You will have a minimum Level 3 qualification or above in Beauty Therapy, recent experience, and up-to-date knowledge of the beauty therapy industry to develop the skills of the future generation.
Whilst previous teaching experience and qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications to teach beauty therapy and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.
Level 3 or above qualification in Beauty Therapy and experience as a beauty therapist is essential
It is desirable if you have a teaching qualification and worked within education as a teacher, but this is not essential
You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.
Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to Westfield Health cash plan and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.