Vocational Hair & Beauty Tutor / Assessor in St Helens, North West

KPI Recruiting LTD

St Helens

permanent, full-time

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in St Helens, North West

St Helens, in Merseyside, is a town with a rich industrial past and a growing, diverse economy. Historically known for glassmaking, St Helens has expanded into logistics, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Its central location between Liverpool and Manchester provides excellent connectivity via the M62 and strong commuter links to both cities. Major employers include NHS trusts, local government, logistics firms, and construction companies. Regeneration projects in the town centre and nearby industrial estates continue to attract investment and create new jobs. Job seekers can find opportunities in production, healthcare, administration, and skilled trades, alongside roles in customer service and education. With affordable housing, strong community values, and a strategic position in the North West, St Helens offers a balance between stability and opportunity. It’s an appealing base for professionals looking to build long-term careers while enjoying a cost-effective lifestyle close to two major northern cities.

About Education

The UK education sector spans schools, colleges, universities, and training providers, offering opportunities for teachers, lecturers, support staff, and administrators. Employers include both public and private institutions, with ongoing demand in STEM subjects, early years, and special educational needs. Careers in education provide the chance to shape future generations while offering job stability, progression, and development opportunities. With increasing emphasis on digital learning and training, roles are diversifying to include online education and specialist tutoring.

Vocational Hair & Beauty Tutor / Assessor

Location: St Helens & Bury – Multi-Site Role
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays
Assessor Qualification Essential

Are you a qualified Hair & Beauty professional with an Assessor qualification?

Could you use your industry experience to inspire young people who need a different route through education?

Are you looking for a rewarding vocational education role where you can genuinely make an impact?

KPI Education is working with an established Alternative Education provider to recruit a Vocational Hair & Beauty Tutor / Assessor to work across sites between St Helens and Bury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hair & Beauty professional who combines strong industry knowledge with the ability to teach, assess, mentor and motivate young people.

Many of the learners within the provision have struggled within mainstream education. Your role will be to make learning practical, engaging and relevant while helping students develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need for their next steps.

The Role

As a Vocational Hair & Beauty Tutor / Assessor, you will deliver practical Hair & Beauty programmes while assessing learners against the relevant vocational standards.

You will be responsible for:

Planning and delivering engaging Hair & Beauty sessions
Assessing learners against vocational qualification standards
Completing observations, assessments and learner portfolios
Developing schemes of work and curriculum materials
Creating practical, hands-on learning experiences
Tracking attendance, progress, achievement and outcomes
Providing individual coaching, feedback and mentoring
Supporting learners with confidence, communication and employability
Building positive and professional relationships with young people
Maintaining salon areas, classrooms and equipment
Completing all required learner and compliance documentation
Supporting safeguarding and learner welfare
Helping students progress into further education, apprenticeships, training or employment
Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

An Assessor qualification is essential for this position.

Applicants must have a recognised assessing qualification such as A1, D32/D33, TAQA/CAVA or equivalent.

You will also need strong occupational experience within the Hair & Beauty sector and the confidence to deliver and assess practical vocational learning.

You could currently be working as a:

Experience working within Alternative Provision, FE, training providers, apprenticeships or with vulnerable young people would be highly advantageous.

Most importantly, you'll need to be approachable, resilient, organised and engaging, with the ability to establish clear expectations while building positive relationships with learners.

Make Your Hair & Beauty Experience Count

This isn't simply about teaching Hair & Beauty.

It's about using a practical subject to re-engage young people with education and give them a pathway towards a career.

In return, you'll receive: