Do you have a passion for hair and want to inspire the next generation? Whether you’re already working in education or an experienced industry professional looking for a new career path, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our Hair Curriculum Team.

We are seeking a passionate and industry-experienced Lecturer in Hairdressing to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across a range of hair programmes. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Hairdressing qualification and have experience in barbering. Ideally, you will also have at least one year’s teaching experience.

Using your industry knowledge to unlock potential, you’ll support learners to develop their practical skills, creativity and professional standards in a realistic salon environment. You will plan and deliver effective lessons, assess progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.

With a strong understanding of current hairdressing and barbering trends, techniques and industry expectations, you will help prepare learners for successful careers in the sector. You’ll be an excellent communicator, a team player and able to manage deadlines while maintaining high standards of delivery.

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our NKC Dartford College.

Your hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (0.8 FTE).

Please note there will be a requirement to work one late shift per week (until 19:15pm) on either a Tuesday or Thursday. 

Your pay: £38,049 to £45,445 per annum (pro-rata) full time equivalent, dependent on qualifications and experience.

The College:

North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four Colleges across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC Group:

42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent Colleges Group staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 28th September 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 8th October 2026.

North Kent Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.