Lecturer in Beauty Therapy

Due to internal progression, we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and engaging Lecturer in Beauty Therapy to join our Professional and Leisure Services Department.

As a member of the Beauty Team, you will provide a quality, inspirational, learning experience to Beauty Therapy students that replicates industry standards. You will be a supportive member of the Beauty Therapy team and embrace future initiatives that will enhance our students’ journey. You will be passionate about providing learning opportunities for all to support students to develop skills and knowledge within the Beauty industry.

**Responsibilities include**:

- To provide excellent learning, teaching and assessment across agreed provision specified by the Head of Department/Curriculum Area Manager
- To plan and be professionally prepared to support inspirational classroom/ salon practice with innovative approaches to improving the learning experience
- To assess the work and progress of all students and provide them with constructive and timely feedback to allow them to progress. To report accurately on the progress of both individuals and groups.
- To seek ways of improving student performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback
- To participate in the maintenance and promotion of close links with employers
- Engage in professional development in relation to teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of an evidence-informed approach
- Contribute to course development and the development of new programmes of study demonstrating an inclusive and collaborative approach to delivery
- Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activity within the department
- Maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out to report accurately on the progress of both individuals and groups.
- Pro-actively contribute to the success and vision of the department
- To undertake programme leadership duties as specified by your line manager or the Head of Department
- To ensure that the enrolment, induction, monitoring, profiling and initial assessment of students is successfully completed and in a timely manner and in line with college policies
- Devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners in line with the requirements of the curriculum
- To meet the internal student progression targets
- To be responsible for student discipline, counselling and guidance related to all assigned classes/programmes

**For the full job description and person specification, please**

This post will be teaching L4 IPL therefore an Assessor and IQA qualification are essential.

**Education & Training**
- A recognised teaching qualification or willingness towards a teaching qualification
- Qualification at Level 3 or higher in Beauty Therapy
- Assessors’ qualification
- IQA qualification
- Level 2 or above in English and maths
- Level 4 Laser and IPL Qualification is desirable not essential

**Experience**
- Experience of successful teaching/training
- Experience of high-quality teaching within an FE environment or equivalent related industrial experience.
- Experience of the effective design and delivery of high-quality inclusive teaching and learning activities
- Up to date knowledge of content and methods of teaching and /or supporting learning including the value and use of learning technologies
- A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the relevant industry requirements and industrial experience, including the relevant CPD to meet the Awarding Organisation requirements.
- Experience of the day-to-day management of Beauty therapy salons, Clinics and SPA’s
- Experience of improving the learning, teaching, assessment and feedback methods
- Experience of student pastoral care

**Bradford College**

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 44 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and out