WALTONS SALON LTD
Wage: Competitive
Training course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours: To be discussed with the employer.
Start date: Saturday 26 September 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1
A hairdressing apprenticeship is a paid, 15–24-month program combining on-the-job training in a salon with off-the-job study, learning cutting, colouring, and styling, leading to a Level 2 Hair Professional qualification.
Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Hairdressing professional (level 2) Hours To be discussed with the employer. 30 hours a week Start date Saturday 26 September 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1
Day-to-day jobs include:
Maintain the aesthetic of the salon Washing hair Assisting stylists Front of house duties
17 WALTON STREETWALTON ON THE HILLTADWORTHKT20 7RW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).Evaluate the results of the service.Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).Evaluate the results of the service.
Training will take place at Nescot College, in person, once per week (on a Monday).
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsTeam workingNon judgemental
In the heart of the village of Walton-on-the-Hill, you’ll find Walton’s Hair and Beauty situated opposite the pond. We are a long-established salon offering a wealth of experience in ladies' and gents' hair and beauty treatments.
After completing a hairdressing apprenticeship, the typical career progression moves from a junior/apprentice role to a fully qualified stylist, with opportunities to specialise, manage, or work independently
Most apprentices are offered full-time positions at their training salons, with many aiming to become senior stylists within a few years
Interested in this role?