Technician (Hair & Beauty)

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a proactive and enthusiastic Hair & Beauty Technician to join our vibrant and fast-paced team at North Kent College’s Dartford and Gravesend campuses.

In this hands-on and varied role, you’ll support the delivery of outstanding practical learning experiences across our Hair and Beauty curriculum areas. Working closely with our Lecturers, you’ll help prepare materials for lessons, assist during practical sessions, and provide technical support to students as they develop their skills.

You’ll also play a key role in helping to promote our department by working with the Head of Curriculum to create engaging marketing content and manage the area’s social media platforms—celebrating student creativity and achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of practical sessions in Hair and Beauty
• Provide day-to-day technical support to students and staff
• Help organise and maintain equipment and learning materials
• Support promotional activity, including creating marketing materials and managing social media content
• Work collaboratively with academic staff and contribute to a high-quality learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in the Hair and Beauty industry
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident, friendly, and approachable, with the ability to support a wide range of stakeholders
• Computer literate with good literacy skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to your work

Why Join Us?

At North Kent College, you’ll be part of a supportive and professional environment that values creativity, collaboration, and career development. We offer:

• Access to excellent facilities
• Opportunities to grow within a well-respected education provider
• A welcoming team culture that champions student success

If you’re passionate about Hair and Beauty and ready to support the next generation of industry professionals, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Dartford & Gravesend Campuses.

Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per annum

Your pay: £24,688 per annum

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Technician at NKC:

• 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (including 3 days allocated to the Christmas and New Year period)
• Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 20th July 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 25th July 2025.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.