Hairdressing Apprentice VIOLET SALONS

During your apprenticeship you will be guided through styling, cutting and colouring techniques preparing you for your end assessment. We will also give you lots of extra training on colour techniques like balayage and colour blocking. As we keep up to date with latest trends you can be confident that you’ll gain relevant and usable experience.

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Closing date: 16 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,934.00

  • Working week

    Monday in college, Wednesday & Thursday 11am - 7:30pm, Friday 10 am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm

    Total hours per week: 38.25

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    20 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000199965

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties:

  • Preparing the salon for clients
  • Dusting retail shelves and ensuring they’re fully stocked
  • Ensure all areas and equipment are clean
  • Sweeping floors
  • Washing cups
  • Cleaning tint bowls & tint brushes
  • Cleaning styling brushes
  • Shampooing hair/taking colour off
  • Making refreshments for clients
  • Greeting all clients in a warm welcoming manner
  • Notify the correct member of staff if stock levels are low on shampoo etc.
  • Listening to consultations and making suggestions if appropriate
  • Learning the salon and home care ranges and suggesting appropriate products for clients

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship Qualification
  • Functional skills in maths and English (if required)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

As a salon we believe that you are always learning as we’re in an ever-changing industry. We would like to take on someone who also shares these values and therefore would be looking at continuing onto their Level 3 once Level 2 is completed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Creative, Professional, Team player, Willingness to learn, Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Passionate

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Things to consider: You must be able to work Saturdays and one late evening a week. Company benefits: Discount on products, hair done for free every 8 weeks and team events.

About the employer

We are Macclesfields newest Salon. We are sustainable. We are inclusive. We care. We are rebellious. We are friends. We are family. We are the salon for people who dont like salons. We work with the leading names in th hair and beauty world. We invest heavily in training with ample opportunity for in salon trainnig sessions and sessions at the Wella Studios in Manchester. We carry the best products and strive to offer the highest quality of services. We care about the planet which is why we’re part of the green salon collective. We ensure the salon is a warm and friendly place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. We want everyone to feel as though this can be their safe space so come as you are!

Employer

VIOLET SALONS

Address

19 Chestergate

Macclesfield

SK11 6BX

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Training

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

Apprenticeship standard

Hairdressing professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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