Deputy Head of Hair & Beauty (1FTE with Saturdays)

Deputy Head of Hair & Beauty (1FTE with Saturdays)

LCBT - London College of Beauty Therapy (part of Education for Industry Group EFI)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (1FTE, 40 hours per week)

Working Pattern: 5 days per week, including Saturdays.

Working Days: Tuesday to Saturday (8.30am - 5.30pm)

LCBT, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About LCBT The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is London's No.1 beauty college, founded in 1995 to provide specialist education in beauty, hair and makeup. We offer a route into the industry for hundreds of aspiring beauty professionals every year and have trained thousands of graduates now working across the sector in spas, salons, hotels, cruise ships, TV and film, beauty retail and running their own businesses. About the role

The London College of Beauty Therapy is seeking a Deputy Head of Hair and Beauty to lead its Hair and Beauty curriculum within Further Education.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking professional to drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes, ensuring provision is innovative, inclusive, and aligned to both industry standards and workforce needs.

Reporting to the Head of Hair and Beauty and the Director of Further Education, you will provide academic and operational leadership across Hair and Beauty programmes, with responsibility for curriculum quality, development, and impact.

You will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers and Lecturers, promoting high-quality teaching practice, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of excellence. A key aspect of the role will also be strengthening employer partnerships to enhance student experience, progression, and employability.

About you

Qualifications: Teaching qualification and/or experience in educational leadership, with a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
Experience: Significant senior leadership experience in education, ideally within FE, HE, or Apprenticeships. Proven track record of improving curriculum quality and learner outcomes, with experience contributing to SARs, QIPs, inspections, or validations.
Expertise: Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design, and quality frameworks, with the ability to use data to drive improvement. Knowledge of Ofsted, OfS, and ESFA requirements (desirable), alongside experience in vocational education and employer engagement.
Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay current in subject expertise and post-16 education.
Values: Committed to inclusive, industry-aligned education and raising learner aspirations.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

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Salary:

From £48,150 to £52,150 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

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Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews will take place w/c 6 July 2026 in person at London College of Beauty Therapy, 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

More Information/Contact us:

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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI , LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

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The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.