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Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship

JW Hairdressing · Manchester · posted 12 August 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Starts
1 November 2026
Closing date
31 October 2026
Positions
1

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The duties and responsibilities within the salon include:

  • Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner.
  • Assisting qualified Hairdressers with shampooing, providing treatments, blow-drying etc.
  • After relevant training, some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role. This will become more complex as your skills develop.
  • Working on the reception desk and booking client appointments.
  • Keeping the salon clean and tidy.
  • Offering clients refreshments.

Your training

You will train with Michaeljohn Training School, a multi-award-winning training provider with over 40 years of experience in the hairdressing and barbering industry. Our team of dedicated educators are highly skilled hair professionals who continue to work in some of the industry’s most reputable salons. You will achieve Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professional and Functional skills in Maths and English (if needed).

Our academy – with 4 floors of salons and learning zones – is the ideal environment to learn hairdressing and barbering; you will attend one day per week on day release from your employer. We only work on live models for training and assessments purposes, giving you real life salon experience.

Where it leads

  • This is a perfect opportunity to get into hairdressing, earning (on average) salaries of £25,000+ once qualified.
  • Potential of securing a permanent job within the same company on completion of your qualification.
  • Opportunities to become your own boss, work mobile, work abroad, work on model runways and cruise ships – the opportunities are endless!
  • Progression to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional or Level 2 Barbering Professional Standard.
  • Progression on to a teaching qualification.

About JW Hairdressing

A vibrant and friendly salon located in Urmston, JW Hairdressing is an established business which prides itself on providing excellent services. Their highly experienced and friendly staff pride themselves on the quality of their work and their diverse clientele.

Things to consider

This role will involve working with chemicals, heated equipment, and sharp scissors – we will train you to work safely and practically. If you are short-listed for this role, you will have to attend an interview with the training school before we send you to the salon. The role may include weekend work depending on your salon, and possibly one late night.

Skills they're looking for

None

Where you'll work

  • 54 FLIXTON ROAD, URMSTON, MANCHESTER, M41 5AB

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