senploy
School Hairdresser
RM10 8YT
Key information
- Pay
- £150 to £200 a day
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 19 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
About this role
Hairdressing Instructor - SEMH School | Tower Hamlets, East London
Location
Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay
£150-£200 per day
Hours
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract
Full-time, term-time only
Start Date
After October Half Term
Agency
Remedy Education
Are you a skilled hairdresser who would love to make a difference beyond the salon?
We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Hairdressing Instructor to join a specialist SEMH school in Tower Hamlets, East London.
This is a unique opportunity to use your hairdressing skills to inspire young people, build their confidence and teach practical skills in a supportive educational environment.
The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, some of whom may struggle in traditional classroom settings. The ideal candidate will be approachable, patient and confident in engaging young people who benefit from practical, hands-on learning.
The Role
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Deliver practical hairdressing sessions, including cutting, styling and grooming.
Deliver practical hairdressing sessions, including cutting, styling and grooming.
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Teach pupils valuable techniques and encourage them to develop new skills.
Teach pupils valuable techniques and encourage them to develop new skills.
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Build positive relationships and promote confidence, self-esteem and independence.
Build positive relationships and promote confidence, self-esteem and independence.
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Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
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Encourage positive communication, engagement and decision-making.
Encourage positive communication, engagement and decision-making.
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Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support pupils' progress.
Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support pupils' progress.
The Ideal Candidate
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Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Hairdressing qualification, or has equivalent professional experience.
Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Hairdressing qualification, or has equivalent professional experience.
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Has strong practical skills in cutting, styling and general hairdressing.
Has strong practical skills in cutting, styling and general hairdressing.
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Is outgoing, patient, reliable and confident working with young people.
Is outgoing, patient, reliable and confident working with young people.
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Can build trust and maintain positive boundaries.
Can build trust and maintain positive boundaries.
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Has experience in SEN, SEMH, youth work, mentoring or a similar setting (desirable).
Has experience in SEN, SEMH, youth work, mentoring or a similar setting (desirable).
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Has an Enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one.
Has an Enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one.
Teaching qualifications are not essential!
We're keen to hear from experienced hairdressers who are interested in sharing their knowledge, engaging young people and helping them develop skills they can use in everyday life.
If you're ready for a rewarding role where your practical experience can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for more information.