Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice

Introduction

Begin your hairdressing career with Ego Hair, an independent Burton salon committed to developing the next generation. This two-year Level 2 apprenticeship combines real salon experience, structured training and a genuine pathway into our Developing Talent Programme.

About the Employer

"It has taken nearly 20 years of hard work, passion, flare and dedication to arrive at this most exciting time in the experience that is Ego. Our rebranded Ego style, the newly constructed classic design salon frontages, the new designer led decor and furnishings and the creation of our innovative colour bar are our inspiration to afford our best ever client wellbeing. Without hesitation we are proud to say we now have our most talented, inspired, creative, experienced and dedicated team ever at Ego. Our continuous pursuit for perfection in hair will be matched only in our pursuit for perfection in client care."

What You'll Do

As a Hairdressing Apprentice at Ego Hair, you will become part of an independently owned, employed salon team with shared standards and a genuine commitment to long-term development. Your Level 2 apprenticeship will combine real salon experience with the required apprenticeship training. During the early stages, the focus will be on learning the professional foundations properly. As your confidence and ability grow, you will begin developing practical hairdressing skills on training heads, models and, when appropriate, supervised clients.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming clients, preparing gowns and refreshments, and helping create a warm, professional salon experience.
• Shampooing, conditioning and carrying out backwash duties as your training progresses.
• Preparing styling stations, tools, equipment and products for services.
• Supporting stylists during appointments and observing consultations, cutting, colouring and finishing work.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, laundry, stock organisation and general salon presentation.
• Answering telephone calls and supporting bookings and client enquiries when trained to do so.
• Completing Level 2 learning, practical work, portfolio evidence and off-the-job training.
• Practising cutting, styling, colouring and consultation skills using training heads and models.
• Taking part in structured salon development sessions led mainly by Suzanne and supported by Ego's senior team once the essential foundations are established.
• Building the reliability, communication, teamwork and professional standards needed for a successful career behind the chair.

The successful candidate will not be expected to arrive with developed technical skills. We are looking for genuine enthusiasm, reliability, resilience and a willingness to listen, practise and improve. There is one position because we want to give the successful apprentice meaningful time, attention and investment.

Training Outcome

Subject to successful completion, performance and business need, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Junior Stylist and Salon Support role. The Level 2 qualification is intended to be the beginning of the Ego Hair Developing Talent Programme, with possible future routes into senior stylist or specialist work. Approved development may include advanced blonding education with Lauren from Lolly J Hair, hair extension training through Zen Hair Extensions, continued salon education, client-column development and progression towards commission as skills, confidence and client demand grow. Future development opportunities are based on progress, suitability, commitment and the direction agreed with Ego Hair.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Time-Management

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Hair and beauty

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Tuesday to Saturday, with a week day off. Times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE