Salon Technician - Hair, Beauty and Barbering

Permanent, Full Time (36 hours a week over 52 weeks a year)

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking an experienced Hair, Beauty and Barbering Technician to oversee the day-to-day operation of our commercial salon. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a professional, industry-standard environment that supports both income generation and outstanding student learning.

This varied role combines technical, operational and supervisory responsibilities. You’ll be responsible for achieving income targets, delivering an excellent client experience, supporting student assessments and ensuring compliance with College policies and awarding body requirements.

We’re looking for a qualified professional with a Level 3 qualification in Hair, Beauty or Barbering and experience working in a commercial salon environment. Experience within Further Education is desirable. You will have proven experience of supervising staff, alongside a strong understanding of stock control, salon operations, Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.

You’ll be confident using IT systems and ideally, hold Assessor and IQA qualifications. Knowledge of VTCT and/or City & Guilds qualifications would be advantageous.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 28th September 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve