Job Description

Hair and Beauty Teacher (BTEC Level 2)

Salary: Paid to Scale (Qualified Teachers)

Location: London Borough of Redbridge

Are you a passionate Hair and Beauty Teacher with experience in delivering BTEC Level 2? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist educational setting? If so, this unique opportunity is for you!

We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the London Borough of Redbridge that caters to students who are unable to attend mainstream schools due to SEMH needs. This PRU is looking for a committed and skilled Qualified Hair and Beauty Teacher to deliver BTEC Level 2 Hair and Beauty courses to secondary-aged students, helping them gain practical vocational skills while also supporting their emotional and personal development.

About the Role: In this role, you will deliver high-quality Hair and Beauty education to students aged 11-16 within a specialist PRU setting. The students face a range of emotional, social, and behavioural challenges, so your lessons will not only focus on academic and vocational success but also on building self-esteem and resilience. You will work closely with a supportive team to provide a structured and nurturing environment that helps students overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and practical lessons in Hair and Beauty to BTEC Level 2 standards.

Work with students with SEMH needs, adapting your teaching strategies to suit their individual needs and ensuring they make progress both academically and personally.

Provide both theoretical and hands-on instruction, assessing students' work and ensuring they meet course requirements.

Collaborate with the wider SEMH and pastoral teams to support students' behavioural, emotional, and academic development.

Use your understanding of SEMH and behaviour management strategies to engage and motivate students, helping them succeed despite their challenges.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching Hair and Beauty at BTEC Level 2 or equivalent.

Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs, ideally in a PRU or similar alternative provision.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.

A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with young people facing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

A passion for supporting students in developing vocational skills alongside personal growth and emotional resilience.

What You Can Expect:

A highly rewarding and challenging teaching role in a specialist SEMH provision.

The chance to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, helping them develop both vocational skills and confidence.

A supportive and collaborative team environment, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Competitive salary paid to scale for qualified teachers.

The opportunity to positively influence the future of students who require additional support in their learning journey.

If you are a qualified and experienced Hair and Beauty Teacher who is ready for a rewarding challenge in a PRU setting, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to (url removed), or apply directly through this advert.

Take the next step in your teaching career by making a profound difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs