Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice Browns Buckingham

Become a Browns rising star! Our passion for hair starts at the roots, at our rising stars hair academy. Browns Hairdressing are looking for a Hairdressing Apprentice to join the team and be part of an ongoing learning experience.

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Closing date: 26 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    You will be working 4 days per week with 1 day per week of training. Days will be between Monday - Saturday. Hours to be discussed at interview stage with employer.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 May 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000103552

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Cleaning and tidying salon
  • Greeting clients
  • Making drinks
  • Shampooing client's hair
  • Advising clients on shampoos, conditioners, and treatments
  • Assisting and observing stylists, when a certain level of skill and understanding has been gained, the tasks will gradually increase to things like applying colours, blow drying, styling etc.

We work closely with L’Oreal so each student is given extensive colour and retail training and we also offer in-house cutting and styling education.

Our Assessors and educators work alongside our students to provide them with an individual learning plan, to make sure they progress through their qualifications effectively and thoroughly.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional skills in maths and English if required
  • Apprentices visit one of the training schools once a week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • 95% of our apprentices, on completing the NVQ qualifications, stay working within Browns and move onto the salon floor in one of our salons, where they get the opportunity to carry on with their education and career

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Presentable, Committed, Self-motivated, Strong work ethic

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

You must have a realistic idea of what it is like to work as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry and must be willing to help out with tasks such as cleaning and reception. You need to be willing to work Saturdays and at least one late evening before applying for the position as this is a requirement when working in the hairdressing industry.

About the employer

Browns Hairdressing Group was founded in 1980 by Sally Brown and swiftly gained recognition in the surrounding areas. Today there are 9 salons within the Browns Hairdressing group in Olney, Buckingham, Harpenden, Stony Stratford, Stamford and two salons in both Market Harborough & Towcester.

Employer

Browns Buckingham

Address

The White House

Market Hill

Buckingham

MK18 1JX

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Emma Stead

emma.stead@hoet.co.uk

01788 820132

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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