Closing Date:

30 August, 2026

Expected Duration:

1 Year 6 Months

Apprenticeship Level:

Advanced

Number of Positions:

10

Hours per week:

30

Wage Information:

£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year

Address:

7 Providence Street

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 3BG

Description

The successful applicant must already have a level 2 in hairdressing. This apprenticeship is for a duration of 18-months. 
Philips Hair Academy is a dynamic independent work-based learning provider, specialising in high quality hairdressing training.

Training Description:
  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Full Description:

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • The apprentice will receive two days per week training and gradually be provided opportunities to work on the salon floor when skills set is up to salon standard
  • Use and adapt a range of sectioning and cutting guidelines, creative and precision techniques and technical skills to create and enhance the collection of hairstyle looks
  • Carry out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics
  • Formulate imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair
Outcome Description:
  • You could use your qualification to become a self employed stylist, or to stay on and gain experience in the salon you are in
  • You could use your qualification to work in a salon abroad or a salon on a cruise ship! Career progression is discussed widely during your apprenticeship and support is always to hand
Description of Working Week:

Days and shifts to be confirmed – Working hours subject to rota. May work evenings and weekends.

Skills Required:
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
Qualifications Required:
  • GCSE English 4 Desired
  • GCSE Maths 4 Desired
  • Degree Level 2 Hairdressing (Grade Pass) Pass Essential
Things To Consider:
Employer Description:

Philips Hair Academy’s intent is to deliver high quality hairdressing training in Wakefield and Leeds to a standard that will provide all our learners the chance to achieve the skills to work anywhere in the world.