Dog jobs in Toddington

Job Title:
Head Teacher - Dog Grooming Academy

Location:
Groomarts Academy, 170 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY

Hours:
Full-time – Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary:
£33,000 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience) + Profit related annual bonus + Loyalty share options

About Us
Groomarts is a leading academy dedicated to training the next generation of professional dog groomers. We are looking for an energetic and inspiring Lead Educator who is passionate about grooming and loves helping others grow their skills and confidence.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, professional and passionate about grooming
• A confident leader who can motivate and support both students and staff
• Experienced in dog grooming and ideally has experience in teaching or mentoring others

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional dog grooming experience
• Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (or equivalent experience)
• Teaching, Assessor, or IQA qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to manage and inspire a small team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable using IT systems and software

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in both theory and practice according to Ofqual Level 3 syllabu​s (iPet Level 3 Dog grooming and salon management)
• Maintain accurate student assessment, feedback and portfolio records
• Inspire students to gain the skills and confidence to become professional dog groomers
• Lead, motivate and support the grooming and teaching team
• Ensure high-quality training is delivered across the academy
• Maintain strong relationships with both students and dog owners
• Support recruitment and training of new staff
• Hold weekly team meetings to review progress and set goals
• Work closely with the business owner to share updates and ideas for growth

What We Offer

• Salary between £33,000 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Plus profit related annual bonus
• Plus loyalty share options
• 29 days holiday (including your birthday off and bank holidays)
• Occasional weekend work for special events (paid extra)
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Flexitime where possible
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to attend national grooming events and competitions

Location Details

This is an in-person role based in our academy in London Colney, Hertfordshire. Candidates should be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting the role.

Application Question
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?

Experience Required

• Dog grooming: 5 years (required)

Education

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving licence (required)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

• In your own words, describe what you think are the main duties of the Head teacher at GroomArts Academy.
• In your own words - Please tell us why you really want to become the Head Teacher of GroomArts Academy. (Please be aware that answers are screened for the use of AI and non authentic responses will render a candidate application as inadmissible)

Education:

• GCSE 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