Salary - £29,725 - £37,527 (pro rata where applicable) per annum depending on experience & qualifications
Hours - 7.5 hours per week (2 evenings)
Contract - Fixed Term
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date – 19th September 2026
Are you an experienced Barber looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with others?
Perhaps you currently work in a barbershop or salon and are looking for a part-time opportunity that you can fit around your existing career. If you’re passionate about the barbering industry and enjoy helping others develop, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Barbering professional to join our Adult Provision as a part-time Barbering Lecturer, delivering engaging and practical sessions to adult learners studying Barbering and Hair.
This role is designed to fit alongside your existing career, with teaching taking place over two evenings per week. You can continue working in the industry while also helping adults develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge they need to progress their careers.
About the role
You will use your industry experience to deliver practical and engaging barbering sessions, helping adult learners build their skills and prepare for progression within the industry.
You will:
Deliver engaging practical barbering sessions to adult learners
Support learners working towards Barbering and Hair qualifications
Demonstrate current barbering techniques, treatments and professional standards
Keep your knowledge of current industry practices, trends and techniques up to date
Contribute to course development, quality assurance and assessment processes
Maintain high standards of health, safety and professional practice
About you
We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced Barbers who are passionate about their trade and would enjoy passing their knowledge on to others.
You will have:
Recent and relevant professional experience within the barbering industry
A relevant Level 3 or higher barbering, hairdressing or professional industry qualification
Strong practical barbering skills and knowledge of current industry standards
The ability to demonstrate techniques clearly and confidently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to inspire, motivate and support adult learners
Previous teaching or training experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. If you have the right industry experience and a genuine interest in teaching, we would be happy to hear from you.
Why work for IEG?
Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.