Hair Tutor

  • Location: Physis Academy, Whitchurch SY13.

  • Hours: Part Time - 1/2 Days.

  • Weeks: 39. Term time, plus 5 days (or equivalent hours) for attendance at training / meetings.

  • Phase: KS3 & KS4

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Start Date: September 2026

Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.

We are looking for a Hair Tutor to join our fantastic team at Physis Academy.

About us:

We are a specialist independent school based in Shropshire, providing education for pupils aged 11–18 who are at risk of, or have experienced, exploitation.

Our school offers highly individualised educational provision, for young people who need exceptional levels of understanding, consistency, and continuity. We achieve this through an integrated, therapeutic approach that places relationships, well being, and trust at the heart of learning.

Our pupils are highly capable and make rapid progress across a range of qualifications. To support this, we are committed to employing caring, dependable adults who invest in our young people, inspire curiosity, and ignite a passion for learning through creative and engaging approaches.

Benefits you can expect:

  • Term-Time working

  • Free Parking

  • Competitive salary

  • Fully funded qualifications and Career Development Pathway*

  • Supportive and inclusive working environment

  • £150 annual wellbeing allowance*

  • Life insurance from day one (3x annual salary)

  • Free specialist training

  • Referral scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral*

  • Fully paid induction programme

  • Company pension scheme

  • *T&C's Apply

Core Purpose

  • To deliver a broad, balanced, and engaging Hair curriculum across a range of qualification pathways, tailored to meet the individual needs, interests, and aspirations of each pupil.

  • To provide high-quality practical and theoretical teaching in hair, adapting learning for small group and 1:1 settings using trauma-informed approaches to support pupils who have experienced adversity.

  • To create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop practical life and employability skills, and achieve recognised vocational qualifications.

  • To ensure pupils' special educational needs are met through a consistent, high-quality approach that reflects the organisation's therapeutic values, promoting positive relationships, resilience, and personal growth.

  • To support pupils in developing professional standards, customer care skills, health and safety awareness, and an understanding of industry expectations, preparing them for successful progression into the workplace.

  • The ability to contribute to the delivery of additional vocational or enrichment subjects is desirable but not essential.

  • To work collaboratively as part of the wider school team and act as a positive role model and ambassador for Physis.

The Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

  • Recent and relevant experience industry experience with strong practical skills.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.

  • Experience of working with secondary students with SEN, SEMH and other needs is desirable.

  • Eligibility to work in the UK- We do not offer sponsorship

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.

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