Part-Time Barber Instructor (SEN Provision)

Dunbar Education is proud to collaborate with a specialised Secondary SEN programme that is seeking an experienced and compassionate Barber to lead barbering courses within their on-site beauty salon. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by teaching practical barbering skills to young individuals with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges. A non-judgmental and patient approach is essential in this role, as you'll be guiding students through hands-on skill-building while fostering confidence and personal growth in a supportive environment. Position Details: Job Title: Part-Time Barber Instructor Location: Milton Keynes Type: Part-time, flexible schedulingKey Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on barbering sessions tailored to the needs and abilities of students with SEMH and behavioural challenges. Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to learn and develop new skills. Model and teach basic barbering techniques, from cutting and styling to grooming. Adapt teaching approaches and maintain patience, ensuring that each student receives personalised instruction. Build positive relationships with students, approaching each individual with understanding and empathy. Work closely with school staff to align course objectives with the programme's broader educational and therapeutic goals.Qualifications: Demonstrable experience in barbering. Ability to communicate barbering techniques in a clear, accessible way. Compassionate, non-judgemental approach suited to working with young individuals with SEMH needs. Active DBS check on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.Schedule & Benefits: Hours: Flexible hours and days are negotiable, allowing you to work within your availability. Benefits: This is an impactful role where you'll have the chance to use your skills to empower young people, making a real difference in their lives.If you're a skilled barber with a passion for helping others and are ready to inspire young minds, we'd love to hear from you! Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement