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Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Foster London LTD · London · posted 23 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Starts
2 November 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Duties include:

  • Assisting stylists- Learn firsthand from seasoned professionals
  • Reception and answering telephone enquiries- Be the welcoming face and voice of the salon
  • Greeting customers- Spread smiles and warmth to everyone who walks through the doors
  • General salon duties- Dive into the heartbeat of a bustling salon

Your training

  • You will be training towards a Hair Professional Level 2 qualification, supported by Kleek Apprenticeships and the team at your home salon
  • The Level 2 qualification in hairdressing includes consultation, shampooing/conditioning and treating the hair, cutting hair using a range of techniques, styling and finishing and colouring and lightening hair
  • You do not need any formal qualifications to start the apprenticeship however, you will need to have passed English and maths to complete it. Kleek Apprenticeships will help you gain these functional skills alongside the apprenticeship with our bespoke learning modules

You will receive training towards modules including:

  • Consultations- Understand the client's vision and bring it to life
  • Shampooing & Conditioning- Lay the foundation for gorgeous styles
  • Colouring- Unleash your creativity
  • Cutting- Craft precision

This programme is ideal for those with no experience in the industry and wanting a successful and exciting career in hairdressing.

Where it leads

  • After you have completed your Hair Professional Level 2, you will be a fully qualified hair stylist and will be able to work independently within your salon
  • You will be able to develop your skills further by advancing onto a Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing or choose any of the other apprenticeships available at Kleek Apprenticeships, each of which will allow you to increase your knowledge, add to your skill set and become ever more valuable to your salon

About Foster London LTD

Opening in 2010 Foster London is a proudly independent, family run business. The high demand for appointments has catapulted the salon into becoming one of London’s best hairdressers. Salon owners Nadia and Drew have worked in the industry for over 30 years combined after training under their Aunt and multi British Hairdressing award winner Joy Agar in the early 90’s. Hairdressing siblings Nadia and Drew have won awards such as, Men's Hairdresser of the year, Session Stylist of the year and Colourist of the year. After working for some of London’s elite salons they felt they had so much more to offer, leading them to open their own salon with a more personal touch. The London salons pride themselves on creating beautiful hair in a welcoming environment with London’s best hair stylists and hair colour experts. Foster London Hair Salon comprises of a highly skilled team of hair cut and hair colour experts, ensuring that you will leave with the best hair in London. Time Out: Shoreditch Salon ★★★★☆ www.timeout.com/foster-london-shoreditch

Things to consider

Once you have successfully completed the program you will be submitted for your End Point Assessment. The EPA is an assessment of all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have learned throughout your apprenticeship, it confirms you are ready and competent in the career path you have chosen. These assessments have been designed and developed by employers in the hairdressing industry to reflect the daily work of a hairdresser. This makes them very sought after by employers across the industry.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • Other None (grade N/A) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 1 SCLATER STREET, LONDON, E1 6HT

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