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Apprentice Hair Professional - Xpressions Xpressions

A busy, vibrant salon located in Rainham Shopping Centre with state of the art equipment and top stylists looking for someone to join their friendly team. Level 2 Hair Professional Standard.

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Closing date: 26 Oct 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £129.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    30 hours per week between; Monday - 9am - 5pm, Tuesday - 9am - 6pm, Wednesday - 9am - 4pm, Thursday - 9am - 7pm, Friday - 9am - 6pm and Saturday - 9am - 2pm

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    04 Nov 2021

  • Date posted

    05 Jan 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001674698

  • Positions

    1 available

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We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, enthusiastic and has a positive attitude to join our busy salon. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to train as a professional hair stylist and is passionate about hairdressing.

Main duties to include:

  • Reception duties
  • Answering the phone
  • Meeting & greeting clients
  • Making refreshments
  • Assisting qualified stylists
  • Day to day cleaning & tidying of salon

A Hair apprenticeship is diverse and offers you the chance to channel your artistic talent in a creative setting Training and development takes place during this part of the apprenticeship, which includes a qualification.

The on programme learning for this apprenticeship is mainly through the on the job experience with a salon environment, focused on gaining the knowledge and demonstrating the skills in several core areas.

20% off the job is required and is covered with theory delivery, shadowing, mentoring and coaching at our sites and in the workplace.

You’ll also study English and maths at a level to suit you. All Hair Stylists will need to communicate effectively with clients, order stock and calculate pricing.

You will attend That Nail Place T/A TNB Skills Training centre in Folkestone every Monday and will be mentored and trained by fully qualified tutors and assessors.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Be able to communicate effectively
  • Understand spoken information
  • Be able to listen to others and ask questions
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Reason and problem solve
  • Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task
  • Manage oneself, people, time, and things
  • Enjoy working with people

Personal qualities

  • Passionate
  • Interested
  • Honest and willing to work hard

Desired qualifications

  • Maths and English GCSE or equivalent A-C/9-4 desired
  • Level 1 Hair and Beauty would be an advantage

Future prospects

This employer is looking for the apprentice that they recruit to sustain a long term career with them & the chance to develop and progress to a Senior Hair Professional. 

Once fully qualified, Hair Stylists earn on average £12,000-£24,000 per year.

Things to consider

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

PLEASE NOTE: The dates as entered for the interview/start dates for this opportunity are to be used as a guide and interviews will take place as close to this date as is reasonably practical for the employer followed by a start date offered by the employer.

You may be required to work weekends & late evenings and maybe required to complete a work trial day and/ or trade test.

This position is dependent on work experience & GCSE or equivalent grades.

You will also be required to have a pre-screening interview over the phone with one of TNB Skills Training advisers before your details are passed to the employer to ensure you meet their criteria so please expect a call 

About the employer

Xpressions is a vibrant salon with state of the art equipment located in the shopping centre of Rainham

Employer

Xpressions

Address

37

Rainham Shopping Centre

Gillingham

ME8 7HW

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Training

Training provider

TNB Skills Training

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by That Nail Place Ltd

Contact

Beverley Appleford 01634261332 bev32e@msn.com

  • Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professional
  • Maths & English Functional Skills

Employability Skills to include to be able to demonstrate:

  • Professionalism and a passion for the industry
  • Correct behaviours
  • Communication
  • Safe working practices in the hair industry

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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