Hair Tutor
| Posting date: | 16 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,750 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2026 |
| Location: | Chard |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 315154FAJ |
Summary
Monday to Friday. 40 hours 8.30-4.30
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Hair Tutor
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £34,750 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At the Hummingbird Site, 3 Dimensions School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Hair Tutor (BTEC) to lead our vocational Hair provision and help students unlock their potential through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
This is much more than teaching a qualification. It's about helping young people develop independence, self-belief and real-world skills that will support them long after they leave school.
As our Hair Tutor, you'll deliver an exciting and practical BTEC Hair curriculum within a professional salon-style environment, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD and those who have experienced trauma.
You'll bring learning to life through creative, vocational experiences that encourage students to take pride in their achievements, develop employability skills and gain recognised qualifications.
Working closely with the wider education, therapy and pastoral teams, you'll create a nurturing environment where every learner feels safe, valued and capable of success.
What You'll Be Doing
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated BTEC Hair lessons that meet individual EHCP outcomes and aspirations.
Create a realistic salon environment where students can develop practical hairdressing and barbering skills with confidence.
Embed literacy, numeracy, communication and employability skills into vocational learning.
Assess, monitor and record student progress in line with BTEC requirements and moderation processes.
Develop and maintain an inspiring Hair curriculum that promotes independence, preparation for adulthood and real-life learning.
Build positive, trusting relationships that support engagement, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Adapt teaching using visual supports, structured routines, sensory strategies and trauma-informed approaches to ensure all learners can thrive.
Contribute to EHCP reviews, target setting and collaborative planning alongside therapy and pastoral colleagues.
Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, salon safety, hygiene and professional practice.
Enrich learning through enterprise projects, internal salon experiences and community opportunities where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about helping young people achieve, grow in confidence and believe in themselves.
Experienced in, or genuinely enthusiastic about, hairdressing and barbering.
Experienced in delivering, or willing to work towards delivering, BTEC Hair qualifications.
Patient, calm and nurturing, with a positive and relational approach to supporting learners.
Creative and adaptable, with the ability to engage and inspire students with a wide range of SEND needs.
Skilled at building positive relationships and managing behaviour effectively.
Flexible, resilient and solution-focused in their practice.
Organised, with excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
Committed to inclusive education and preparing students for successful futures.
Experienced in working with young people, ideally within SEND, specialist settings or alternative provision.
Ideally qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in Hairdressing/Barbering (or equivalent).
Knowledgeable about EHCPs, SEND strategies and individualised approaches to learning.
Familiar with assessment and tracking systems such as Evidence for Learning (desirable).
Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Hair Tutor
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £34,750 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At the Hummingbird Site, 3 Dimensions School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Hair Tutor (BTEC) to lead our vocational Hair provision and help students unlock their potential through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
This is much more than teaching a qualification. It's about helping young people develop independence, self-belief and real-world skills that will support them long after they leave school.
As our Hair Tutor, you'll deliver an exciting and practical BTEC Hair curriculum within a professional salon-style environment, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD and those who have experienced trauma.
You'll bring learning to life through creative, vocational experiences that encourage students to take pride in their achievements, develop employability skills and gain recognised qualifications.
Working closely with the wider education, therapy and pastoral teams, you'll create a nurturing environment where every learner feels safe, valued and capable of success.
What You'll Be Doing
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated BTEC Hair lessons that meet individual EHCP outcomes and aspirations.
Create a realistic salon environment where students can develop practical hairdressing and barbering skills with confidence.
Embed literacy, numeracy, communication and employability skills into vocational learning.
Assess, monitor and record student progress in line with BTEC requirements and moderation processes.
Develop and maintain an inspiring Hair curriculum that promotes independence, preparation for adulthood and real-life learning.
Build positive, trusting relationships that support engagement, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
Adapt teaching using visual supports, structured routines, sensory strategies and trauma-informed approaches to ensure all learners can thrive.
Contribute to EHCP reviews, target setting and collaborative planning alongside therapy and pastoral colleagues.
Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, salon safety, hygiene and professional practice.
Enrich learning through enterprise projects, internal salon experiences and community opportunities where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about helping young people achieve, grow in confidence and believe in themselves.
Experienced in, or genuinely enthusiastic about, hairdressing and barbering.
Experienced in delivering, or willing to work towards delivering, BTEC Hair qualifications.
Patient, calm and nurturing, with a positive and relational approach to supporting learners.
Creative and adaptable, with the ability to engage and inspire students with a wide range of SEND needs.
Skilled at building positive relationships and managing behaviour effectively.
Flexible, resilient and solution-focused in their practice.
Organised, with excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
Committed to inclusive education and preparing students for successful futures.
Experienced in working with young people, ideally within SEND, specialist settings or alternative provision.
Ideally qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in Hairdressing/Barbering (or equivalent).
Knowledgeable about EHCPs, SEND strategies and individualised approaches to learning.
Familiar with assessment and tracking systems such as Evidence for Learning (desirable).
Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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