Training and Development Coach - Hairdressing

Training and Development Coach – Hairdressing

 East Lancashire College Group

Full-time

The Supply Register is currently recruiting a motivated and experienced Training and Development Coach – Hairdressing on behalf of East Lancashire College Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hairdressing professional with a passion for developing others, supporting learners and sharing their industry knowledge. You will play a key role in helping hairdressing apprentices develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence required to succeed within the hair and beauty industry.

About the Role

As a Training and Development Coach, you will support and guide hairdressing apprentices throughout their training programmes, helping them develop their practical skills, occupational competence and achieve their qualifications.

Working closely with employers and learners, you will deliver high-quality coaching, provide ongoing support and monitor apprentice progress to ensure they meet the required industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training, coaching and assessment to hairdressing apprentices.
• Support learners in developing practical hairdressing skills and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate and develop techniques including cutting, colouring, styling and finishing.
• Monitor and assess apprentice progress against relevant apprenticeship standards.
• Conduct workplace visits and provide constructive feedback to learners and employers.
• Support apprentices in preparing for assessments and End-Point Assessment (EPA).
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress, reviews and assessment evidence.
• Work collaboratively with employers and college staff to ensure successful learner outcomes.
• Keep up to date with current hairdressing techniques, industry trends and professional standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong occupational background within the hairdressing industry.
• Recent and relevant hands-on experience working within a professional salon environment.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring or assessing hairdressing apprentices.
• A good understanding of current hairdressing apprenticeship standards and vocational qualifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate, guide and support apprentices towards achieving their goals.
• A genuine passion for developing the next generation of hairdressing professionals.

Qualifications & Essential Requirements

• A Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service — this is an ongoing requirement.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths – Essential
• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ or equivalent) in Hairdressing or a relevant subject – Essential
• Recognised Assessor qualification (e.g. A1, CAVA or equivalent) – Essential
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (e.g. V1 or equivalent) – Desirable
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent) – Desirable
• Ability to deliver apprenticeship standards up to Level 3 – Essential
• Ability to deliver apprenticeship standards up to Level 6 – Desirable

Experience & Skills

Candidates must have recent and relevant occupational experience within the hairdressing industry, ideally gained within a professional salon environment. Experience delivering and assessing hairdressing apprenticeship standards would be advantageous. Applicants should have a strong understanding of current hairdressing techniques, industry practices, apprenticeship standards and vocational qualifications. The ability to motivate, guide and support apprentices towards achieving their goals is essential.

Working Pattern

• Full-time position.
• Working with hairdressing apprentices across workplace and college environments.

Pay

• Dependent on experience.

Why Work with The Supply Register?

The Supply Register works in partnership with East Lancashire College Group to support their recruitment needs. We offer dedicated support throughout the recruitment process and access to opportunities within further education.

Interested?

If you have a background in hairdressing and are passionate about developing the next generation of hairdressing professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through The Supply Register website:

www.supplyregister.uk

A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be guided through the relevant recruitment and onboarding process.