West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country. We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking. We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards. At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The purpose of the post is: 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. Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. 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