Job Description

JOB TITLE

: Tutor: Hair and Beauty Therapy (Maternity Cover) PART TIME

Location:

Sunderland

Salary range

: 23,550 - 26,622 pro rata

Hours

: 30 hours per week (4 full days between Monday and Friday)

Contract Term

: Maternity Cover ( to at least Jan 2026)

Location

: Sunderland

Leave

: 25 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata)

About us

Springboard is a registered charity which aims to support the development of sustainable communities, by equipping people with essential skills for work and life. We create employable, life-ready learners through our accessible Study Programmes, Apprenticeships and Adult Skills courses.

Springboard is proud to be an Ofsted rated GOOD provider with almost 50 years of experience in the sector. We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, fostering positive learning environments and adapting to the needs of individuals. We hold the Matrix Award for Information, Advice and Guidance and Better Health at Work Gold Standard

You will work within Springboard's two Aspire Hair and Beauty salons based at the Rivergreen Industry Centre, Sunderland and Bede Industrial Estate, Jarrow. You will have a flexible attitude towards learning and developing young people's skills within the hair and beauty industry.

In our purpose-built salons you will support and develop post 16 learners of varied ability from level 1 up to a level 2 standard. We expect applicants to be able to work not only with young people but also with potential employers. The person appointed will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation, be a "hands on" person who can encourage young people to engage and develop valuable skills to help them progress into employment in the hair and beauty sector or into further training.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Plan and facilitate well-structured, high quality learning experiences to meet learner needs.

Motivate and inspire learners establishing positive and respectful working relationships, use interactive and engaging approaches to teaching, promoting timely achievement and enabling positive progression.

Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment, provide constructive verbal and written feedback that ensures learners know how to improve and make progress

Maintain effective links with employers, provide good levels of support and guidance and effective workplace training.

Maintain up to date and accurate records of individual learning and progress through the programme, provide swift support and intervention for learners who start to fall behind.

Maintain safe learning environments and actively promote health and safety, safeguarding and Prevent ensuring learners are aware of strategies for staying safe online.

Ensure inclusive learning environments, effectively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and British values in accordance with Springboard policies.

Support learners with SEND to meet their specific needs and overcome individual barriers to learning, where appropriate collaborating with learning support assistants and EHCP officer.

Embed English, maths and ICT in vocational sessions and make effective use of initial and diagnostic assessment to support learner progression up to and including GCSE in English and maths.

Contextualise employability, PSHE and maths and English in sessions enabling learners to effectively apply their knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Contribute to and participate in quality improvement activities, such as self-assessment processes, internal verification procedures and responding to learner feedback.

Take responsibility for keeping up to date with appropriate sector and educational developments, including industrial updates and participate in appropriate training and development activities that support your performance.

Carry out duties in accordance with the Quality Systems and Procedures currently in place throughout the organisation.

Assist in marketing and promotion of Springboard programmes and services.

To undertake other such duties which are commensurate with the post as may be required from time to time, by the Chief Executive or other Springboard Managers

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Recognised qualifications in the hair and beauty industry at a minimum of level 3 or equivalent.

Excellent, up to date, knowledge of a range of hair and beauty learning programmes and their assessment methods.

Proven ability to supervise a team of learners.

Ability to plan, produce and deliver effective training sessions using and evaluating teaching methods appropriate to learner groups.

Good time management and organisational skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills including, written and verbal communication, negotiation, and team building.

Able to travel to meet the needs of the role.

Desirable

Recognised qualifications in hair and / or beauty at a minimum of level 2 or equivalent.

Teaching and / or assessment qualifications

Experience of working with young people

Experience of liaising with outside agencies

Experience within a training or related environment

Essential information

Springboard is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance, 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS

and a minimum of two satisfactory references

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristic. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 23,550.00-26,622.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please provide a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements and why you want the role.
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HBTJun25