Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Philip Lee Salon Leek
LEEK (ST13 6JP)
Closes on Thursday 30 July 2026
Posted on 14 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Phillip Lee Salon in Leek is looking to recruit a Hair Professional Apprentice to carry out various hairdressing tasks within the salon. Apprentices will be employed in the salon while undertaking FG apprenticeship hairdressing training at Francesco Group's prestigious academy in Stafford.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Hairdressing professional (level 2)
- Hours
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Days and hours are to be confirmed by the employer. Total hours per week: 30 minimum 40 maximum. You will be required to work on Saturdays.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Apprentices will carry out some of the following duties when starting their Hair Professional Apprenticeship:
- Shampooing and treatments
- Blow drying
- Assisting other staff members
- Front of house support
- General salon duties
Where you'll work
4 FOUNTAIN STREET
LEEK
ST13 6JP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) 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
Your Hair Professional Qualification will be awarded by VTCT and is a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive the following during your Apprenticeship:
- Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
- Functional Skills in maths, English, at Level 1 or 2 (as required)
- Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project
All hair apprenticeship training is conducted work-based in a reputable commercial salon, working as part of the salon team, and supported by dedicated training sessions at Francesco Hair Academy, located in Stafford.
Hair Professional Course Content:
- Client care and consultation
- Team working
- Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair
- Ladies cutting
- Hair colouring
- Styling the hair
Plus one of the following optional units:
- Perming hair
- Relaxing hair
You will also be required to attend our state-of-the-art academy in Stafford once a week. Our academy reflects the most up-to-date salons and has lecture rooms with interactive presentation equipment and training resources to support you. We have laptops and internet access for independent learning and 1-1 support sessions to help you every step of the way.
You will also have progress reviews every twelve weeks, carried out at your salon, with your employer and a representative from the academy.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Smart appearance
- Passion for hairdressing
- Positive and friendly attitude
Other requirements
The reality of working as an apprentice isn’t all glamorous; there are jobs that we all must do regardless of level. You will have dedicated time to master the art of hairdressing, but you will also be supporting and assisting other members of staff. You will be the face of the salon, so you must take pride in your appearance. We encourage individuality, but you must be of a smart appearance. Working Saturdays and late nights is a requirement when working in the hairdressing industry. Being constantly alert is key, as you will be in a fast-paced environment.
About this employer
Phillip Lee Salons are prestigious hair salons located in Leek and Sandbach. Their mission and promise is to… Help every client find their perfect style. Experiencing the best possible service and craftsmanship. We will always… Give a warm welcome and a relaxing stay. listen to client needs. Tell the truth and never promise the unachievable. Respect the hair's condition, and give clients a style that they can easily manage.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression onto the Advanced Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
- Progression into speciality areas such as barbering or colour expert
- Assessors Award qualification
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Recruitment Team
apprenticeships@fgapprenticeships.co.uk
07791077487
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031470.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 July 2026