Job Description

Are you a Beauty & Barbering specialist looking for a rewarding new role in Enfield? Or are you an experienced vocational instructor with a passion for supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a skilled Beauty & Barbering Teacher to join a specialist school in Enfield. The role will be working Monday - Friday full-time, starting September 2025.

The School:

A highly regarded co-educational maintained secondary special school based in Enfield, North London. The school provides 120 places for students aged 11-19 who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Many students have experienced disrupted education and require a nurturing, structured environment to rebuild their confidence and develop practical life skills. The school has excellent vocational facilities including a fully equipped salon and barbering suite.

As a Beauty & Barbering Teacher you will be responsible for:

  • Teaching KS4-5 students with SEMH needs in practical beauty therapy and barbering skills
  • Planning and delivering engaging, hands-on lessons whilst monitoring student progress
  • Supporting students to achieve industry-recognised qualifications (City & Guilds, VTCT)
  • Working closely with support staff to implement individual behaviour support plans
  • Creating a safe, therapeutic learning environment that builds student confidence
  • Liaising with careers advisors to support students' progression into employment or further training
  • Maintaining high standards of health and safety in the salon environment
  • Contributing to students' personal development and wellbeing

To join us and be successful in this role you will ideally need:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or willingness to work towards it
  • Professional qualifications in Beauty Therapy and/or Barbering (NVQ Level 2/3 minimum)
  • Experience teaching vocational subjects, preferably in a SEND or alternative provision setting
  • Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches
  • Current industry experience and knowledge of salon standards
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
  • Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this transformative position as a Beauty & Barbering Teacher in Enfield or for more information about the role, contact Stuart Lovelock on 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) / stuart.lovelock@twrecruitment.com