Job Title: Unqualified Hair & Barbering Teacher/Tutor
Actual Annual Salary: £15,270 - £23,823 based on the part-time hours.
Full-time Equivalent Salary: UNQ 1-6 (£21,731 - £33,902)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time – 0.8 FTE, 26 Hours per week
Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible.
Snowdon Village Academy is seeking a skilled and passionate hairdresser or barber who is eager to share their vocational expertise in a classroom setting. This exciting opportunity involves teaching Key Stage 4 students, helping them develop practical skills and explore future careers in the hair and beauty industry.
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys mentoring and empowering young people. While a formal teaching qualification is not required, your industry experience and enthusiasm will be instrumental in shaping the aspirations and success of learners across our academy.
At Snowdon Village, we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards, delivering a vibrant and engaging curriculum, and fostering exceptional teaching. Together, these elements create a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive and build the foundations for lifelong achievement.
About you:
You will be:
• a passionate individual who wants to be a part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation and chosen Academy.
• experienced in the hair and beauty sector with an interest in teaching your skills to varied learners.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students.
• a well-qualified specialist, with either a teaching qualification or experience of training staff in a relevant environment.
• We look for professionals who have excellent class management skills and have high expectations of work and behaviour.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Snowdon Village:
Snowdon Village is a multi-site, cross-phase alternative provision that sits within the heart of the CLF. The Snowdon Village sites include The Nest, Engage, Bristol Futures Academy and City School.
Our primary aim is to meet the needs of children and young adults who have social, emotional and mental health issues by offering a suite of alternatives to mainstream school. Members of Snowdon Village may engage with the provision in a variety of ways, from long-term residential care to short-term, part-time alternatives which complement their existing school experience.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 23 September 2025
Shortlisting date: 24 September 2025
Interview date: 1 October 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
