About the Role
Keighley College are a vibrant Further Education College delivering high-quality Hair & Beauty study programmes, and we're looking for a Salon Technician to join our team.
Our Study Programmes department provides students with hands-on, industry-relevant experience in a realistic salon environment, supporting them to develop the skills needed for future employment.
We are looking to recruit someone who will manage and organise the functions of the commercial salon - including stock, bookings, management and delegation of resources, and support teaching staff with preparation ready for lessons.
Please note, this is a part-time reduced year role. You will work 38 weeks per year, 30 hours per week. The pro rata'd salary is £18,705 with progression to £18,887.
What You Will Do
The duties of our Salon Technician will include:
- Preparing and maintaining the salon space for teaching sessions
- Setting up workstations, equipment, and resources for practical lessons
- Managing and monitoring stock levels, including ordering and replenishment
- Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health & safety
- Supporting students during practical sessions where appropriate
- Assisting with client-facing activities within the training salon
- General maintenance and organisation of the salon rooms and equipment
About You
We are seeking a proactive and organised Salon Technician to support teaching and learning within our Hair & Beauty department. This role is essential in ensuring the salon training environment is fully prepared, safe, and professional for both students and clients.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in a salon or educational setting
Interest in hair and beauty or education environments
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills, particularly with young people
Reliable, flexible, and professional approach
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.
Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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