Reception Trainer Assessor

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Reception Trainer Assessor to join our team. In this role you will, take the lead in delivering outstanding learning experiences in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, ensuring exceptional standards while overseeing and assessing activity within a dynamic salon reception setting.

Job title: Reception Trainer Assessor

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract, Colchester Campus

About the role:

• Oversee and support student training and assessment, ensuring consistently high standards and accountability for the quality of learner work.
• Deliver engaging teaching across Hairdressing and/or Beauty Therapy programmes, supporting effective curriculum delivery and learner success.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation in line with organisational and awarding body requirements.
• Participate in regular programme meetings and briefings, contributing to continuous improvement and curriculum development.
• Complete and manage awarding body documentation, ensuring full compliance with required procedures and quality standards.
• Actively contribute to the promotion and marketing of programmes, supporting recruitment and the profile of the department.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrable current experience of working in the Hairdressing/Beauty industry. 
• Experience of  training and assessing groups of learner 
• An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe learning environment
• An awareness of the importance of Equality & Diversity 
• Good communication skills with ability to work effectively with employers, academic and support staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to carry out workplace visits and training on site.
• Good IT skills.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Flexible working pattern to meet employer needs.

 

Essential Qualifications:

• L3 hairdressing/Beauty therapy
• Assessors qualification
• PTTLS or equivalent
• Good standard of general education indicated through GCSE grades A*-C or the equivalent including Maths and English

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.