Job Description
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
15 December 2026
Job overview
Job Title: Hair and Beauty Technician
Location: East London
Hours: 18 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)
Salary: £10,475 per year (including London Weighting)
Contract: Fixed Term up to July 2026
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the delivery of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses. Your role will be to deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff and to make sure that on a day-to-day basis the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively. Your main job activities include maintaining stock control and inventory, preparing and organising the salons for each session and training, monitoring and supervising students within the salon.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Interview Date: TBC
• Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
About Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College
Forest Building, Forest Road, Walthamstow
London
E17 4JB
United Kingdom
+44 20 8501 8000
Every year 14,000+ students choose Waltham Forest College as being the right place for them to continue their further and higher education for a range of reasons including gaining the skills to progress their careers and preparing for or to return to work. We also provide a range of opportunities for employers who require professional development programmes for their staff.
Waltham Forest College is committed to equality of opportunity for all and celebrating the huge diversity of the people who live in our area and come to the College to learn and work.
Waltham Forest College is a major provider of learning in North London and is working to position itself as a customer-focused, community resource. The College plays a key role in providing a wide programme of opportunities for a range of students in our community. We are market leaders in several areas of study and proud of the diversity and skills of our students and staff. We have high expectations of ourselves as a college and also of our students. The College human resource strategy recognises the crucial importance of continually developing its staff and devotes a significant proportion of its overall budget to support the professional development of its staff.
We wish to appoint staff who are enthusiastic about education, are well qualified in their area of expertise, enjoy working with people aged 14 through adulthood and are prepared to assist in the further growth and development of this colleg
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
15 December 2026
Job overview
Job Title: Hair and Beauty Technician
Location: East London
Hours: 18 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)
Salary: £10,475 per year (including London Weighting)
Contract: Fixed Term up to July 2026
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the delivery of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses. Your role will be to deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff and to make sure that on a day-to-day basis the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively. Your main job activities include maintaining stock control and inventory, preparing and organising the salons for each session and training, monitoring and supervising students within the salon.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 15 December 2026
Interview Date: TBC
• Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
About Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College
Forest Building, Forest Road, Walthamstow
London
E17 4JB
United Kingdom
+44 20 8501 8000
Every year 14,000+ students choose Waltham Forest College as being the right place for them to continue their further and higher education for a range of reasons including gaining the skills to progress their careers and preparing for or to return to work. We also provide a range of opportunities for employers who require professional development programmes for their staff.
Waltham Forest College is committed to equality of opportunity for all and celebrating the huge diversity of the people who live in our area and come to the College to learn and work.
Waltham Forest College is a major provider of learning in North London and is working to position itself as a customer-focused, community resource. The College plays a key role in providing a wide programme of opportunities for a range of students in our community. We are market leaders in several areas of study and proud of the diversity and skills of our students and staff. We have high expectations of ourselves as a college and also of our students. The College human resource strategy recognises the crucial importance of continually developing its staff and devotes a significant proportion of its overall budget to support the professional development of its staff.
We wish to appoint staff who are enthusiastic about education, are well qualified in their area of expertise, enjoy working with people aged 14 through adulthood and are prepared to assist in the further growth and development of this colleg
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Hair and Beauty Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Beautician Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Beautician Jobs is a plus.
