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What you’ll do at work

• Legal, organisational and health and safety requirements relevant to barbering businesses.
• How to maintain effective and safe methods of working and infection control when completing barbering services.
• The types of incidents, problems and accidents that can occur in a barbershop, the actions to take and your responsibilities for reporting.
• How to complete and implement a health and safety risk assessment.
• Work related injury and ill health associated with barbering (e.g. physical injuries, posture, disorders, disease, viruses, blood, contact or airborne, dermatitis).
• Employment rights and responsibilities.
• Products, tools and equipment used in barbering services and legal organisational requirements for safe use and storage.
• Barbering professionalism, values, industry codes of conduct, best practice and ethics.
• Barbershop culture, history and types of barbershops.
• How to use and promote working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
• The role and function of the front of house or reception area in the barbershop business (services, bookings, payments, retail and sales).
• The benefits and drawbacks of using social media and how social media can be used to promote the business.
• Client care principles and practices.
• How to actively promote and respect equality, diversity and inclusivity (confidentiality, discretion, welfare, limitations).
• Awareness of the mental health and wellbeing of self and clients.
  Principles of teamwork.
• The types of advice and guidance that should be provided prior, during and post service.
• How to recognise a contra-indication that would prevent the service and a limiting factor that would restrict a service, the implications on barbering services and when to refer to a general practitioner and/or trichologist.
• How to complete client consultation and record relevant information relating to hair, skin and scalp analysis, hair and skin classification type, characteristics tests.
• Barbering science for hair and skin (e.g. the basic structure of hair and skin, the growth cycle of hair- Anagen, Catagen and Telogen).
• Client preparation requirements for barbering services.
• The science behind shampoo, tonics, and conditioning products.
• How to shampoo, treat and condition the hair and scalp safely.
• The cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment required to create a range of barbering looks, different effects, distribution of weight, balance and shape to create precision and personalised looks.
• The techniques and methodology behind creating basic outlines and detailing in hair.
• The techniques and methodology behind designing and creating a range of facial hair shapes, tapered beard lines, beard outlines and moustaches.
• The techniques and methodology behind preparing for and carrying out different shaving services.
• The methods, benefits and effects of facial massage.
• The effects of close clippering and shaving on the hair and skin (e.g. cool, heat, sensation, reaction, immediate and long term effects).
• The science behind drying and finishing hair.
• The techniques and methodology behind drying, styling and finishing hair using barbering techniques.
• Complementary male grooming services, their benefits and drawbacks.
• Evaluation techniques.

What you’ll do at work

Reception work, including meeting and helping visitors, answering phones
Keeping online systems up to date to transfer paper information to system records.
Taking payments, cash and card, from buyers.

What you’ll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

As an Apprentice Administrative Assistant, you will be an integral part of the school’s administrative team. Under the guidance of senior staff, you will support the smooth running of school operations with a variety of clerical, administrative, and financial duties:

Organisation:

• Provide routine administrative support such as filing, photocopying, and managing emails
• Assist with reception duties, including answering telephone calls, welcoming visitors, and signing them in
• Help manage pupil welfare, including looking after sick students and liaising with parents
• Maintain a tidy and clutter-free administrative area and staff rooms

Administration:

• Maintain both manual and computerised records
• Assist with school registers, meal records, and other general administrative duties
• Operate office equipment such as photocopiers and computers

Financial Support:

• Assist with routine financial administration, including collecting and recording dinner money

Health and Safety:

• Be proactive in promoting the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people

The Person:

We’re looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic and Motivated:

• Keen to learn and contribute positively to the school environment

Organised and Reliable:

• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently

Team-Oriented:

• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, pupils, and parents

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSE English and maths (Grade A-C or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
• Experience in administrative or clerical work is desirable but not essential

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children, staff, and visitors
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people