Salon Apprentice
CARMEN WALKER LTD
LEAMINGTON SPA (CV32 4QG)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 22 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We’re looking for a committed, proactive and detail-focused apprentice to join our team. An opportunity to learn properly from the ground up in a calm, structured and high-standard environment. You will be part of a salon known for its considered approach, personalised consultations and consistent results across all hair types.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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To be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting stylists throughout the day
- Preparing clients for services and assisting where needed
- Maintaining salon standards across all areas
- Learning core skills step-by-step through hands-on experience
- Observing, assisting and gradually building your technical ability
About you:
- You take pride in your presentation and personal standards
- You are proactive and look for what needs to be done without being asked
- You are organised, attentive and detail-driven
- You are confident communicating with clients in a polite and professional way
- You are willing to learn, take feedback and improve consistently
- You maintain a clean, calm and well-presented working environment
- You have a natural interest in hair, fashion and aesthetics
- You are reliable, punctual and take responsibility for your role
- You bring a positive attitude and contribute to a strong team environment
Our space is curated, warm and intentional. Our team values care, professionalism and doing things properly.
This role is not about rushing into the floor. It’s about building real skill, discipline and confidence over time, while contributing to the day-to-day running of the salon.
Benefits:
- Ongoing training and development
- Hands-on learning within a high-standard salon
- Team events and a supportive working environment
- Complimentary hair services
- Exclusive product discounts
- Clear pathway for progression within the business
This position is ideal for someone serious about a long-term career in hair, who is willing to learn, take direction and grow within a strong team.
Where you'll work
98 WARWICK STREET
LEAMINGTON SPA
CV32 4QG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Carmen Walker is a boutique salon built on precision, care, and a considered approach to hair.
We specialise in natural colour, tailored cutting, and healthy, wearable results, designed around the individual, not trends.
Every appointment is intentional, combining technical expertise with a calm, personal experience where clients feel seen, understood, and looked after.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Clear pathway for progression within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Jayne Powell
jpowell1@warwickshire.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037524.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026