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Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Associate Lecturer in Barbering (Downpatrick & Lisburn)
Salary: £16,300 per annum (pro rata from £32,600)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours per week (approx. 12 hours Student Contact Time + associated duties)
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking two passionate and experienced Lecturers in Barbering to join a Further Education College in Belfast and surrounding areas. These are permanent part-time roles offering the opportunity to shape the next generation of barbers through high-quality teaching and industry engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging teaching on Barbering programmes up to Level 5.
- Liaise with industry to ensure course relevance and innovation.
- Fulfil class tutor duties including pastoral and administrative support.
- Develop digital learning resources and contribute to quality assurance.
- Support marketing, recruitment, and educational visits.
- Mentor students for competitions and promote salon development.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE English (A–C) or Essential Skills Level 2 Communication, and GCSE Maths (A–C) or Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy.
- Level 5 qualification in Hair and Beauty Management (QCF/NQF) + 3 years relevant industry experience.
- Level 3 qualification in Barbering.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Barbering industry.
- Recognised Teaching Qualification such as PGCE or equivalent.
- Recognised Assessor Award or willingness to obtain within one year of appointment.
All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development – Reed Assessment Centre – Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
Not looking for a teaching role? Reed FE are always interested in speaking with learning support assistants, technicians and student mentors. We also cater to the wider college recruitment at Reed Specialist Recruitment, catering to the business support in a college, such as HR, Finance, Facilities and Student Services.
Looking for a senior leadership role? Reed FE has a team dedicated to management and above, with a proven track record across the UK’s Further Education Colleges.
