Lecturer in Hairdressing

Are you a qualified Hairdresser/ barber looking for a change? Do you love working with young adults and have a passion for inspiring the next generation of hair dressing specialists? Are you looking for a stable income, where you still have the flexibility to work in industry? Then this could be the role for you.

JOB TITLE:    LECTURER IN HAIRDRESSING 

LOCATION:    KINGS LYNN/WISBECH

HOURS:       30 hours per week 

SALARY: £25868 - £32620 per annum (£31,904-£40,233 FTE)

Due to internal promotion and expanding learner numbers we are recruiting for an additional lecturer to join our team. Our salons at both our Kings Lynn and Wisbech campuses are set up to current industry standards, use affinage products and we are proud to be a L’Oreal academy. We offer Hairdressing courses at level 2 and 3, as well as barbering courses.

The successful candidate will have recent industry or teaching experience, hold a minimum of a relevant level 3 qualification and either hold or be willing to obtain a teaching qualification. A barbering and/or hairdressing qualification at level three is essential.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Hair and Beauty team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength.  We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.  CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Scott Leadley on  scott.leadley@cwa.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews are provisionally planned for Thursday 12 November 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Previous applicants needs not apply.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role.  We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please