Hairdressing Apprentice

SAMANTHA DYER

RETFORD (DN22 6PA)

Closes on Friday 26 September 2025

Posted on 5 August 2025

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Summary

Are you dedicated to helping others look and feel their best? DermaHaus is a well-established salon located in the center of Retford, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join their professional team as a Hairdressing Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in the hairdressing industry.

Wage

£6,281.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Working week to be confirmed. Initial hours will be 16 per week, with the possibility of an increase depending on business needs.

16 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

2 years 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • As an apprentice you will be required to assist the senior stylist and other staff in the day to ensure the smooth running of the salon 
  • Work with colleagues to complete tasks, learn to practice hairdressing techniques and treatments and understand knowledge of hairdressing treatments
  • Washing and drying hair 
  • You will also be required to fulfil general reception and cleaning duties

Where you'll work

33 CHURCHGATE
RETFORD
DN22 6PA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
  • Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
  • Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
  • Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
  • Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
  • Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
  • Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
  • Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
  • Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
  • Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
  • Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
  • Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
  • Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
  • Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
  • Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
  • Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
  • Evaluate the results of the service.
  • Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
  • Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
  • Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
  • Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
  • Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
  • Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
  • Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
  • Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
  • Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
  • Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
  • Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
  • Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
  • Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
  • Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
  • Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
  • Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
  • Evaluate the results of the service.

Training schedule

Training will be held at GetaHead in Worksop, a specialist centre for Hairdressing, Barbering, and Beauty Therapy. Learners will work towards the City & Guilds Level 2 Hair Professional qualification, with additional Functional Skills in maths and English provided if needed.

More training information

GetaHead Training is a well-established and highly regarded specialist training provider based in Worksop. With a strong focus on the hair and beauty industry, GetaHead has extensive experience delivering high-quality apprenticeship training in Hairdressing, Barbering, and Beauty Therapy. The centre provides a professional salon environment where learners can develop their skills with the support of experienced tutors.

The training course is structured to combine hands-on practical learning with classroom-based sessions. Apprentices will typically attend the training centre one day per week, with the rest of their time spent gaining experience in their workplace. Progress is closely monitored through regular assessments, portfolio building, and one-to-one support from both in-salon mentors and GetaHead trainers. Functional Skills in maths and English will also be delivered, if required, alongside the main qualification.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Weekend work will be required.

About this employer

Located in the heart of Retford, DermaHaus Hairdressing is dedicated to providing a consistently high-quality salon experience. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, which is reflected in our partnerships with some of the most respected names in the industry, including Wella and GHD

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to gain full-time enployment and move on to the advanced apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Alison Feeney

alison.feeney@nottstraining.co.uk

01909477669

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333055.

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Closes on Friday 26 September 2025

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