UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Lecturer - Hair & Beauty

Reference no.NWH HB 01
Salary range £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro-rata. Plus Islands Allowance
DurationTemporary to June 2026
Working hours1.5 hours per week, part-time
LocationStornoway
Closing Date12pm, Thursday 18th September 2025

Position: We are seeking a Hair & Beauty Lecturer to be based at our Stornoway campus.

Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible to plan and deliver effective learning, teaching, assessment and student support, which results in a high-quality student experience and engaged and successful learners.  This is a key role, which involves working as part of a wider team to design and deliver a holistic approach to support for learning.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold an SCQF level 7-12 qualification. You will have experience in delivering learning, teaching and assessment of groups of students. You will have excellent skills in communication, teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and numeracy. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and ability to effectively use a range of digital tools and technologies. Experience of teaching further and higher education qualifications would be advantageous.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Benefits of working for us: 

  • 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 
  • Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
  • Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.