Job Description

Enfield Full time Monday - Friday September start SEMH School


This role is within a specialist SEMH provision in Enfield, committed to transforming the lives of young people aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school offers a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are empowered to engage in learning and develop practical, transferable life skills.


They are now looking to appoint an inspiring and versatile

Teacher of Hair, Beauty and Barbering

to join their team and deliver high-quality vocational education that supports both academic and emotional growth.

The Role

As a Hair, Beauty & Barbering Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver creative, inclusive lessons across

Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, and Barbering

, tailored to SEMH learners Teach accredited qualifications such as

VTCT, City & Guilds, or AQA Unit Awards

, preparing students for post-16 pathways Adapt content to suit varying abilities, ensuring accessibility for all pupils, including those with

Autism, ADHD, trauma backgrounds, or behavioural needs

Create a calm, welcoming salon-style environment where students feel confident, valued, and engaged Promote essential skills such as

communication, hygiene, customer care, and self-presentation

Support pupils with

emotional regulation, self-esteem building

, and goal setting through vocational learning Track progress, contribute to EHCP reviews, and collaborate closely with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external agencies Foster a culture of high expectations, creativity, and care within your learning space

They are Looking for someone Who:

Has experience teaching or working in Hair & Beauty/Barbering (school or industry) Holds a relevant teaching qualification (or is willing to work towards one) Understands and applies

trauma-informed, restorative approaches

to behaviour Is passionate about empowering vulnerable young people through vocational learning Is creative, flexible, and committed to inclusive practice

The School

The students have a primary need within the area of SEMH and some students may have co-occurring needs in one or more of the following areas: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; sensory and/or physical needs.


Their core purpose is to improve the quality of life for their students


To apply, please send your CV and I will give you a call!



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.