Supply Lecturer - Hairdressing

Variable Hours Supply contract

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff for a position as supply lecturer in the Hairdressing team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of our full-time classes, covering periods of staff absence. You will be based at the UHI Inverness main campus. 

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

The suitable candidate must have a good working knowledge of current Hairdressing practices. You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative, and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness 

•        62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) 
•      Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA 
•        10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland  
•        Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities 
•        Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions 
•        Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes 
•        Cycle to Work Scheme 
•        £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work 

Please note: the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 7 December 2025

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 8 December 2025

Interviews will be held on Tues 16 December and Wed 17 December 2025

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

Job Profile:  Job Profile document.pdf

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