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Learner Manager – Hair, Beauty and Catering

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November 27, 2026

Hair, Beauty and Catering

Permanent

37 hours

£52,254 per annum

Faculty Director

VN0262/26

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Telford College as our Learner Manager for Hair, Beauty and Catering, leading a passionate team within the Faculty of Caring and Service Industries. You will provide inspirational leadership, drive outstanding teaching and learning, and shape a curriculum that meets the needs of students, employers and industry. Working at the heart of a thriving curriculum area, you will play a key role in helping learners achieve exceptional outcomes while developing the skills and confidence needed for their future careers.

We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader who is committed to raising aspirations and creating an outstanding student experience. In return, you will have the opportunity to influence curriculum development, build strong employer partnerships, support staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the continued success of the College. If you are passionate about education, thrive on making a difference and are ready to lead a dynamic curriculum area, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide operational leadership and management for the Hair, Beauty and Catering curriculum area, fostering a culture of ambition, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Lead and support teaching teams to deliver high-quality, innovative and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment that secures excellent student outcomes and progression.

Take accountability for curriculum performance, including student achievement, attendance, quality, safeguarding, compliance and the overall learner experience.

Design, review and develop a responsive curriculum that meets the needs of students, employers, industry and local priorities.

Manage staffing, timetabling, resources and budgets effectively to ensure efficient and sustainable curriculum delivery.

Lead quality improvement activities, staff development and performance management, using data to drive continuous improvement and maximise learner success.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Proven experience of delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within Further Education or a similar educational setting.

Demonstrable success in securing strong learner outcomes, achievement and progression.

Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills, with the ability to motivate staff and learners to achieve their full potential.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

Experience of curriculum planning, quality improvement, performance monitoring and using data to drive decision-making.

Professional, ethical and resilient approach, with a commitment to high standards, learner success and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Relevant subject qualification linked to Hair, Beauty, Catering or a related curriculum area, at or above the level of teaching responsibility would be advantageous

Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS, or a commitment to achieve an appropriate teaching qualification.

Up-to-date subject and industry knowledge.

Commitment to safeguarding, professional development and maintaining sector-leading knowledge and skills.

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