Apprenticeships

Hair Professional Apprenticeship

Francesco Hair Academy Stafford Stafford

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

Are you ready to turn your passion for hair into a profession? Francesco Hair Academy Stafford is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to begin their journey in the Hairdressing Industry. You’ll work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining experience in a professional salon environment.

Apprentices beginning their Hair Professional Apprenticeship may be expected to carry out a variety of tasks, including:

  • Shampooing clients and applying hair treatments
  • Blow drying and basic styling
  • Assisting senior stylists and other team members
  • Providing front-of-house support, such as greeting clients and managing bookings
  • Performing general salon duties to maintain cleanliness and organisation

Employment

£11,778 a year

Wage

30

Hours Per Week

9 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

Days and hours will be confirmed by the employer. Total hours per week: 30 minimum, 40 maximum. To include Saturdays.

Working Week

1 Year 6 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

Francesco Hair Academy Stafford

Employer Name

4 Bailey Street, Stafford, ST17 4BG, Stafford

Employer Address
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Stafford Francesco Hair Academy! Our spacious, relaxing salon on Bailey Street offers a warm and friendly welcome and is home to our talented team of hairdressers. Our salon has dedicated Colour and Cutting Experts and are occasion and hair up specialists.

Training Provider

FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

VTCT will award your Hair Professional qualification, which is a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain essential skills and experience to begin your career in the hair industry.

During your apprenticeship, you will receive:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
  • Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 1 or 2 (if required)
  • Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project

All training is work-based and delivered in a reputable commercial salon, where you will work as part of the salon team. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training sessions at the Francesco Group’s state-of-the-art academy based in Stafford, 10 minutes walk from Stafford Railway Station.

Course Content Includes:

  • Client care and consultation
  • Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair
  • Ladies’ cutting techniques
  • Hair colouring
  • Styling and finishing the hair

You will also complete one optional unit from the following:

  • Perming hair
  • Relaxing hair

Academy Training
You will attend our modern training academy in Stafford once a week. The academy mirrors the environment of a professional salon and includes:

  • Fully equipped training salons
  • Interactive lecture rooms and digital presentation tools
  • Laptops and internet access for independent learning
  • 1-to-1 support sessions to guide your progress
    To ensure you stay on track, you will have progress reviews every ten weeks, conducted at your salon with your employer and an academy representative

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Smart appearance, Passion for hairdressing, Positive and friendly attitude, Dedication

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000316463

Vacancy Reference Number

1 Aug 2025

Application Closing Date
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