Salary:                        £18,382 – £19,510pa inclusive

Hours:                         24 hours per week for 40 weeks per annum

Leave:                          This post is term time only, all leave should be taken when the college is not in session.

Reports to:                  Director in Hair Beauty Specialist Makeup & HE        

Responsible for:         Hair and Beauty Reception, Technicians and Dispensary

Location:                     This post will be based at the Main Campus, Isleworth.

The purpose of the post is to co-ordinate technician staff to ensure delivery of Hair, Beauty support and Specialist Makeup services. To manage and deliver the provision of practical workshops as part of Directed Self Study.

The duties and Responsibilities are to:

·        Supervise and organise the workload of the Hair, Beauty and Makeup Technicians and Reception staff, providing support where necessary.

·        Monitor stock control, income data, and technicians’ rotas and provide reports and information to the Director as required.

• Prepare a rota for the Technician team to supervise groups of students as part of Directed Self Study. This will include marking registers to record attendance, and cover.
• Organise Technicians to maintain areas outside of the practical salons; corridors and hair and beauty teaching rooms. Ensure all hair and beauty areas are in good repair. Update visuals to ensure the area maintains a contemporary and professional image.

·        Order stock, process invoices for payment, and maintain sales ledger and analysis.  Liaise with the Technicians to maintain the programme area’s inventory.

·        Organise team to prepare till floats at the start of each day; ensure all income is collected, banked, checked and signed for.

·        Organise team to prepare and assemble equipment and materials for all classes as requested by the lecturers including delivery and collection of equipment.

·        Organise team to issue consumables and equipment to students as directed by the tutor or as required during classes and maintain accurate records of the issue and return.

·        Ensure that the programme area meets all Health and Safety and COSHH regulations, and that the Dispensary staff work within these guidelines and maintain appropriate records.

·        Organise the team to maintain the hairdressing salons, makeup and beauty rooms to a professional level by:

·        Setting up and maintaining the hairdressing, beauty and make-up teaching rooms throughout the academic year.

·        Organise a laundry rota ensuring that technicians provide an adequate supply of clean towels, gowns and other linen items for each class.

·        Devising a cleaning rota of the Technicians and liaise with cleaning team to maintain high professional standards that reflect the hair and beauty industry.

·        Maintaining safety and security of the rooms at all times.

·        Replenishing, preparing, and checking teaching rooms throughout the day.

·        Discuss with all lecturers the requirements for lessons, ensure they are supported and advise on information updates received from manufactures.

·        Lead on student kit and uniform requirements liaising with CQTM’s, teaching and administrative staff and external suppliers. Assist students in the ordering of kits and uniforms where required

·        Ensure good technician support for teachers in practical classes.

·        Prepare a rota for technicians to undertake enrolment and invigilation duties as required. 

• Health & Safety:
• Help teachers to ensure all equipment and materials are cleared away after classes, and rooms are clean and tidy after every practical lesson.

·        Ensure immediate reporting of H&S, damage and other rooming issues to estates or other relevant channels. Maintaining security of the rooms at all times.
Ensure that the safety standards are adhered to including carrying out COSHH assessments of rooms, equipment and activities and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.

• Complete Health and Safety First Aid training and be part of the Health and Safety First Aid rota

       Help the Receptionist to:

·        Prepare a student rota to cover reception duties if required by teaching team

·        Assist and advise students on reception duties if required

·        Organise selling campaigns for services and products.

·        Photocopy test papers, assignment materials and handouts as required.

Liaise with the Director to:

·        Attend relevant staff training

·        Organise staff development for the Technicians

·        Represent the Technicians at programme area meetings

·        Arrange team meetings with the Technicians on a regular basis.

·        Assist the Technicians to maintain the general programme and other duties associated with open day, competitions and other college and programme area events.

General duties:

• Promote a positive image of the college in all contacts with students, employers and professional bodies.
• Adhere and comply with the college financial regulations.
• Carry out any other reasonably comparable duties that may be required from time to time.
• Undertake additional duties at enrolment times as required.

Person Specification

Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form, try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items.

1.       To have background knowledge within Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy or other related studies

2.       Have, or be working towards, the Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (AET).

3.       Show commitment to and be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development.

4.       Good communication and teamwork skills.

5.       Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.

6.       Have previous experience of supervision/management of staff.

7.       Demonstrate an ability to devise, implement and maintain systems for stock control.

8.       Have previous experience of budget control and responsibility for handling cash.

9.       Effective administration and organisation skills

10.    Promote a positive professional image

11.    Knowledge of Health & Safety

12.    Possess a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2

13.    Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.

14.    Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.

15.    Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.

16.    Have an awareness and understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent and how to embed these into the curriculum

Equality and diversity

West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect.

This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.  The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different , social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled – we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.

We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work.  And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.

Closing date:  16 March 2026

Reference No:  3DIS001

Interview date: TBC

West Thames College is an OUTSTANDING vibrant and inspiring place to work, where we are committed to helping all learners fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Our outstanding education and training play a vital role in building a prosperous and cohesive community, and our staff are at the heart of this mission.

Our inclusive and supportive environment fosters both professional and personal growth, with many staff members progressing into senior roles within the college. We believe in the transformative power of education and are dedicated to widening participation, ensuring that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with our December 2024 inspection report highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted praised the College, stating:

"Leaders and managers have high expectations of learners and apprentices. They are ambitious for them to do well. They are determined and committed to ensure that learners and apprentices reach their potential and progress seamlessly to their next steps. Their relentless focus on quality improvement permeates through all levels of staff. Teachers and staff share this ambition and determination."

The well-being and professional development of our staff are a priority. Ofsted also noted:

"Leaders, managers and those responsible for governance pay close attention to the development, well-being and support for staff. They have in place comprehensive professional development and training opportunities for staff."

At West Thames, we offer state-of-the-art facilities at our Isleworth and Feltham campuses, with excellent public transport links and free staff parking. We are committed to our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Equality, and Respect, creating a welcoming and dynamic workplace where staff feel supported and valued.

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