Lecturer in Nail Technology- FIXED TERM

The vacancy

Are you passionate about Nail Technology and keen to inspire the next generation of professionals? DN Colleges Group is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Nail Technology to deliver high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment across our Hair & Beauty curriculum.

You will play a key role in ensuring learners receive an excellent educational experience, supporting their progression into employment or further study. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team within a thriving department.

This is a part‑time position for 29–30 hours per week, worked over four days. We are open to offering flexibility, which can be discussed with the manager during interview.

Actual Salary: £27,600.64- £34,935.60 per annum (29 hours) and £28,552.39- £36,140.28 per annum (30 hours)

Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 08.30 - 17.00 and Wednesday 10:30 to 19:00

This is subject to business needs and could change, there may be another late evening, this can be discussed

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Nails and Beauty industry qualification or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong subject knowledge with the ability to deliver high‑quality teaching across Nail Technology.
• Experience embedding English and maths within lessons.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across a range of Nail and Beauty Therapy courses.
• Act as a course tutor, providing pastoral support and monitoring student attendance, progress, and behaviour.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessment materials in line with quality assurance requirements.
• Use innovative teaching strategies and digital learning tools to enhance the student experience.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, progress, e‑registers and eILPs.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and British Values throughout all teaching and support activities.
• Engage in curriculum development, team meetings, marketing events and student recruitment activities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a fixed-term position till 31st July 2027

Closing date: 23rd February 2026

Interview date: 3rd March 2026

If you have the passion and dedication to help learners thrive, we would love to hear from you. For further information about this role, please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Working with us

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