Hair and Beauty Tutor - Part Time - Term Time - Kettering Science Academy
- kettering, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Part time
Job Description
About this Role
Hair and Beauty Tutor
Start date: November 2026
Closing date: 27th September 2026
Location: Kettering Science Academy
Salary: UQT Scale 1-6 and MPS Scale 1-5
Contract Type: Part time, Permanent - Offered on a 0.4 or 0.6 Teacher Contract
At Kettering Science Academy, we believe that ‘kids do well if they can’ - and that education should meet every young person where they are. For some, this means rethinking traditional schooling and offering high-quality, vocational pathways that inspire ambition, build skills, and unlock new futures.
We are proud to be launching a brand-new Hair and Beauty curriculum area and are seeking a passionate, experienced Hair and Beauty Tutor to lead this exciting development. You will have the unique opportunity to shape both the creation of our Academy salon and the curriculum itself , helping to redefine what success looks like for our students.
This is more than just a teaching role: you will build an industry-standard learning environment, manage a real-world salon, and develop a suite of qualifications that truly prepare young people for employment, further study, and life.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has professional experience in Hair and/or Beauty, with industry qualifications.
- Has experience working with young people, ideally in a teaching or training role.
- Can combine excellent technical knowledge with a love of inspiring and supporting students.
- Shares our values of belonging, reflection, and collaboration, and wants to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive school community.
You will join a vibrant and ambitious team at a pivotal point in our development journey, with full access to outstanding CPD, Trust networks, and professional support.
If you are excited about the chance to make a real difference - not just to a subject area, but to the lives of young people - we would love to hear from you.
About Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in ensuring our children get the education they deserve. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education.
We are not complacent and we know there is still much more we need to do. We are working hard to preserve the best of our collective past, whilst at the same time co-creating with all interested parties a renewed vision for the future. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
If you think you can contribute to our organisation, we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
- One wellbeing day a year , in addition to your annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
- A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools
- Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
- Additional health benefits including aHealth Care cash plan and access to an online GP
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
- Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
- Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-
The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer-Recruitment-SCR-and-Staff-files-policy.pdf