Vocational Skills Assessor – Beauty Therapy Specialism

25 hours a week over 36 weeks the year – Term Time Only.

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is now seeking a Vocational Skills Assessor to facilitate the effective and efficient practical and online assessment of learners and the development of their commercial, employability and enterprise skills.

• Assess learners across a variety of programmes (Level 1, 2, 3 in Beauty Therapy, Customer Service & Work Skills) and provide prompt and constructive feedback.
• Maintain a strong client base in the Commercial salons, ensuring income targets are met.
• Conduct assessments in the college salons and other practical areas, maintaining a professional, safe and secure environment.
• Support, motivate and empathise with young learners, monitoring their progress.

• Professional qualifications with a reputable awarding body; recognised TDLB Assessor Awards (D32, D33) or TDLB new A1 Award for Assessors and hold an IV Award.
• Recent experience within the beauty therapy industry (through CPD or recent salon experience) and qualified to at least Level 3 in Beauty Therapy.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrable patience.
• Good IT skills or willingness to gain these.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 28th February 2026.

• An excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution.
• Subsidised sports facilities.
• Professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits package pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. One of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training, we aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.