Job Reference:
CB04072025
Application deadline:
11/08/2025
Salary:
£47,681.00 - £47,681.00
Job Description
Salary:
Job Title:
Head of Hair, Beauty and Hospitality
Salary:
£47,681 per annum
Location:
Waterfront (with rare travel to other sites)
Hours and Weeks per Year:
37 hours / 52 weeks
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
Join Our Team as the Head of Hair, Beauty & Hospitality!.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Hair, Beauty, and Hospitality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for an innovative and dedicated professional to join our team as the Head of Department for Hair, Beauty & Hospitality. .
In this role, you will work closely with the Curriculum Director to lead and manage our vibrant department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and student success.
Why This Role is Exciting:
- Leadership Opportunity: Take charge of a dynamic department, overseeing teaching, business, and technical support staff.
- Innovative Environment: Drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge curriculum from Entry Level to Higher Education, meeting the needs of learners and employers.
- Real-Life Work Experience: Oversee the commercial running of the hair, beauty, and media make-up salons, as well as the Landings 72 restaurant. These practical experiences allow students to apply their skills in professional environments and prepare for future employment. Additionally, you will collaborate with industry partners to keep these facilities current with modern equipment and technologies
- Impactful Work: Ensure outstanding achievement and excellence within the department, promoting our values of Kindness, Unity, and Excellence.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with colleagues across the college to deliver an engaging and inspiring student experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the effective development and delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment within the curriculum areas.
- Support the Curriculum Director in providing an innovative and efficient curriculum offer.
- Oversee student recruitment, r etention, attendance, and achievement of targets.
- Manage budgets, resources, and staff timetabling to ensure optimal performance.
- Promote outstanding performance through lesson observations, assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
What We Offer:
- A Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our students and the community we serve.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Hours/weeks: 37
Actual salary £47,681
Closing Date: 11th August 2025
Interviews: 22nd August 2025
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [email protected]
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status.
We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.