£33.92 per hour plus £4.09 holiday pay

Casual

North

Various hours available

Teaching

06/08/2026

VV2119

We are seeking passionate and industry-experienced Casual Hair and Beauty Teachers to join our Hair and Beauty team.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who hold a Level 3 qualification in either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy and have extensive industry experience. You will inspire and motivate learners by sharing your vocational expertise and helping them develop the technical, professional and employability skills required for a successful career in the hair and beauty industry.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across a range of Hair and Beauty programmes, supporting learners to develop both practical and theoretical knowledge. Working with students at various stages of their learning journey, you will create engaging lessons, demonstrations and practical workshops that reflect current industry standards and trends.

The successful candidate will support learners to achieve their qualifications while developing the confidence, communication skills and professionalism expected within the sector. You will assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback and offer pastoral support to help students overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and learner achievement while promoting a positive, inclusive and professional learning environment.

We welcome applications from experienced hairdressers and beauty therapists who are passionate about developing the next generation of industry professionals. Previous teaching experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as full support and teacher training opportunities are available for suitable candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your industry expertise to inspire future hair and beauty professionals while making a positive impact within a supportive further education environment.

About Gateshead College

At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.

For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.

In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.

At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.

Don’t have a teaching qualification?

Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you.

We'll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that's why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you'll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role.

Our Benefits: