Dog jobs in Hatfield

Lead Educator– Dog Grooming Academy

Location: 170, High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY
Full-time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience)

Groomarts is a leading academy dedicated to training professional dog groomers. We are looking for an energetic and inspiring Training Academy Manager & Teacher who is passionate about grooming education and helping others develop their careers.

Who we are looking for:

A positive, charismatic person who loves what they do.
A leader who can inspire and motivate both staff and students.
A professional with experience in dog grooming and teaching.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in the dog grooming industry.
Level 3 diploma in dog grooming.
Teaching, Assessor, and IQA qualifications (preferred).
Ability to manage and motivate a team.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong IT knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

-Teach and mentor students, helping them gain the skills to become professional dog groomers.
-Supervise and motivate the team to ensure a positive work environment.
-Manage relationships with clients, including both students and dog owners.
-Resolve any issues or concerns promptly.
-Ensure that teachers deliver high-quality training.
-Assist in the recruitment of new staff when needed.
-Hold weekly meetings with the team to monitor progress and targets.
-Conduct monthly meetings with the business owner to discuss ideas and improvements.

What We Offer:

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience).
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Occasional weekend work for special events (paid extra).
Holiday package: 29 days total – 20 days annual leave + your birthday off + 8 bank holidays.
Opportunities to join the team at industry events and competitions.

If you are a passionate professional and want to make a difference in the world of dog grooming education, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St Albans, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• "As a Lead Educator, you’ll need to use software and tools to manage classes and student records. Tell us about a time when you figured out how to use a new piece of technology (like an app, software, or device) on your own. What was it, and how did you learn it?"

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• dog grooming: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Training Academy Manager & Teacher – Dog Grooming Academy