An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Technician to join our busy and dynamic Hair & Beauty team at our Tonbridge campus.
As a Technician, you will play a supportive role within our curriculum Hair and Beauty departments, working alongside the Lecturing teams to prepare learning materials, support practical sessions as well as providing technical assistance to the students with their work as and when required. You will also work with the Head of Curriculum to help develop marketing tools and utilise the curriculum areas social media channels to showcase our student talent.
The ideal candidate will have experience within the Hair and Beauty industry with a proactive approach to work. To be successful in this role, you will be computer literate with strong literacy skills and a flexible approach to your work. You will also be a confident and friendly individual, with the ability to support and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from students to senior leadership.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Tonbridge Campus.
Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per annum
Your pay: £23,557 per annum
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Technician at NKC:
- 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (including 3 days allocated to the Christmas and New Year period)
- Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
- Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
- CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Sunday 01 June 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 June 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.