Apprentice Hairdresser INSPIRATIONS HAIR AND BEAUTY LIMITED

Duties will include general upkeep of the salon, shampooing, assisting stylists, greeting and preparing clients and promoting services and products. Some reception work may also be required. As your skills develop you will be given more responsibility.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72 to £20,048.08

    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

    Monday to Saturday (days and shifts to be agreed)

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000149106

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Greeting clients & visitors to the salon
  • Assisting stylists with preparing clients for & during the services being provided
  • Listening to the needs of clients & informing colleagues of any relevant information
  • Following all H&S procedures
  • Wearing the required PPE
  • Keeping the salon clean & tidy
  • Promoting the salon's brand principles
  • Completing all work set by trainers & assessors in the agreed time frame
  • Putting into practise what you learn
  • Sourcing suitable models for training & assessment

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

  • In salon training towards Level 2 Intermediate Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals)
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if applicable)
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After achieving level 2 and your Intermediate Apprenticeship you will be encouraged to progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship and gain your level 3. Most of our stylists and technicians have been apprentices themselves. Since achieving their Advanced Apprenticeships, they have gone on to become senior stylists, trainers, assessors, managers, and have taken part in photo shoots and promotional events.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Manage time efficiently, Remember & follow instructions, Punctual & reliable, Resilience & determination, Well presented, Passionate about hairdressing, Keen to learn, Can keep calm under pressure, Friendly personality, Good work ethic

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 2 - 9 (E - A*)) Desired

Things to consider

Hairdressing is not a job - it is a vocation. You must be prepared to work hard and deliver first class customer service even when you may not be feeling your best. Working in salon is about working as a team, all driven by the same ambition to make every client's visit better than expected, to maintain the loyalty of existing clients and attract new.

About the employer

An independent hair salon established for over 35 years located in Wokingham, Berkshire, offering a wide range of ladies and men’s hairdressing services and beauty treatments. Inspirations has an eclectic team of specialist stylists and beauty technicians skilled in precision-cutting techniques and the creation of the perfect hair colour. Creativity, the quality of hairdressing and our commitment to client satisfaction has been the foundation for our continued success.

Employer

INSPIRATIONS HAIR AND BEAUTY LIMITED

Address

8 Elms Walk

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG40 2FE

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Training

Training provider

INTER TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Contact

Samantha Stirling

samantha@its-ltd.net

02392591666

Apprenticeship standard

Hairdressing professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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