Sixth Form Beauty Teacher

Maternity Cover

Location: Chase High School
 Contract Type: Maternity Cover/FTC   Start Date September 2026
 Salary: Teachers Main or Upper plus TLR

We are seeking a passionate and industry-experienced Beauty Therapy Lecturer to deliver the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy within our thriving sixth form

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of beauty professionals in a professional salon learning environment, combining high-quality teaching with hands-on practical training.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Level 2 Beauty Therapy units (theory and practical)
• Demonstrate and supervise treatments
• Assess student performance in line with awarding body standards
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback and support
• Maintain accurate assessment and tracking records
• Support the operation of a realistic working salon environment
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and professional standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or PGCE in FE)
• Assessor qualification

Chase High School is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.  It educates more than 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 from over 40 countries.

Chase High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other checks aligned with the Safer Recruitment process.

Chase High School is an academy that forms part of the Discovery Educational Trust.

Trust benefits:

Focus on continuing professional development, Pension Scheme, Bike2Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash, Access to staff discounts and Mental First Aiders

Closing date: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Interviews date: To be arranged on application

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.

For further information on this advert,

please contact recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk