Lecturer in Aesthetics - The Guardian : Job Details

Job Title: Lecturer in Aesthetics

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The Department of Creative Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Aesthetics to support the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across a range of modules.

The ideal candidate will have credible industry experience within the non-medical aesthetics sector, with expertise in areas such as advanced skin care, cosmetic procedures (e.g. chemical peels, micro-needling), and the safe and ethical practice of aesthetic treatments.

You will be confident in delivering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice that supports a diverse student community. The ability to embed current industry trends, innovative teaching methods, and foster a professional learning environment is essential for this role.

In addition to teaching, you will maintain strong industry links, contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum and learning resources, and support students in progressing toward professional roles within the aesthetics industry.

The successful candidate will join an innovative team delivering industry-relevant, interactive, and inspiring sessions that prepare students for successful careers in the growing non-medical aesthetics field.

If you are passionate about education and committed to shaping the next generation of aesthetics professionals, we invite you to apply and join our team here at the University.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 31st August 2025.

Interview Date - Wednesday 10th September 2025.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Aesthetics Lecturer, Lecturer in Aesthetics, University Lecturer, Lecturer, Aesthetics Tutor, Academic Aesthetics Tutor, may also be considered for this role.