Lecturer - Hairdressing / Business

Merton College are now seeking a Lecturer in L2 Hairdressing to lead the course team and be responsible for the delivery and development of the curriculum, with particular responsibility for a mixed age range group of students. Acting as a Course Leader and Personal Tutor, you'll assess students work as required by examining/awarding bodies and undertake an IV role for a cluster of courses. There is also a requirement to teach some L1 Business.

We're looking for someone who holds a degree or relevant professional qualifications in Hairdressing and who has excellent current teaching skills. We'd like you to have a strong background in a commercial environment and have experience of delivering NVQ and VRQ Hairdressing qualifications in an FE institution. An A1 Assessor or V1 Internal Verifier Award is advantageous.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is to be pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.