Beauty Technician


Company:	Peterborough City Council
Salary:	£26,149 - £27,742
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE1 4HX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	5 Aug 2026

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Summary

Non-Qualified Teaching rate for trainee teachers £26,149.96 - £27,742.04 Pro-rata 37 hours per week (term time only + 1 weeks)

We have a great opportunity based at City College Peterborough for a Beauty Technician, to become a key member of our Study Skills department.

We are seeking a confident and motivated technician that can help and support learners to develop their Beauty qualification along with supporting with English and Maths. Alongside this role, offer 1 to 1 tutorial support and be a support to our young people. You will work with other tutors to raise the learning and attainment of young people, while promoting their social inclusion, self-esteem and independence. You will get the opportunity to support students in the Beauty vocational areas of the college and ensure all students are provided with the most appropriate level of support to assist them to access the curriculum, participate in learning and fulfil their potential. You will need to be able to use your own initiative while supportive of learners, dealing with situations with tact and empathy. The need to be flexible in your approach is imperative. We would ideally like you to have experience of working with people with SEND.

At City College Peterborough we have a whole organisation approach to Maths and English provision based upon our commitment to improve the skills of learners by supporting them to achieve GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications.

This opportunity would suit either experienced lecturers or graduates with a willingness to undertake the appropriate development.

We are ambitious for our learners and suitable applicants will possess the drive and determination to support and aspire learners to achieve. All the staff are dedicated to education, training, skills and putting people first. Learners are at the heart of everything we do.

The job role will also include contributing to the continued development of the Department, providing tutorial support for learners, and carrying out the associated administrative tasks connected with the position.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Have a Level 2 Beauty qualification

Qualified to GSCE Grade C or equivalent - Maths & English

Monitor and replenish stock and maintenance of the salon

Establish effective working relationships with young people

Monitor, support and record learner progress

Provide innovative and stimulating training

Work as part of a team to achieve timely results

The position will be working with 14-24 year old Learners

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

City College Peterborough is committed to Equality and Diversity and to ensuring the safeguarding of learners and carries out appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff working with children, young people and vulnerable adults

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

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