Dog groomer teacher (Hertfordshire)

Job Title:
Dog groomerTeacher - Dog Grooming Academy

Location:
Groomarts Academy, 170 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1JY

Hours:
Full-time - Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Salary:
£30,000 - £34,000 per year (depending on experience)

About Us
Groomarts is a leading academy dedicated to training the next generation of professional dog groomers. We are looking for an energetic and inspiring Lead Educator who is passionate about grooming and loves helping others grow their skills and confidence.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Positive, professional and passionate about grooming
A confident leader who can motivate and support both students and staff
Experienced in dog grooming and ideally has experience in teaching or mentoring others

Requirements

Minimum of 2/3 years of professional dog grooming experience
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (or equivalent experience)
Teaching, Assessor, or IQA qualifications (preferred but not essential)
Ability to work in a team
Strong communication and organisational skills
Comfortable using IT systems and software

Key Responsibilities

Teach and mentor students to help them gain the skills and confidence to become professional dog groomers
Motivate and support the grooming and teaching students
Ensure high-quality training is delivered across the academy
Maintain strong relationships with both students and dog owners
Work closely with the business owner to share updates and ideas for growth

What We Offer

Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
29 days holiday (including your birthday off and bank holidays)
Occasional weekend work for special events (paid extra)
Company pension
Employee discounts
Flexitime where possible
Free on-site parking
Opportunities to attend national grooming events and competitions

Location Details

This is an in-person role based in our academy in London Colney, Hertfordshire. Candidates should be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting the role.

Application Question
As a Teacher you'll need to use software and tools to manage classes and student records.
_Tell us about a time when you figured out how to use a new piece of technology (like an app, software, or device) on your own. What was it, and how did you learn it?_

Experience Required

Dog grooming: 2/3 years (required)

Education

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Driving licence (required)

Work Authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
St Albans, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
"As a Teacher, you'll need to use software and tools to manage classes and student records. Tell us about a time when you figured out how to use a new piece of technology (like an app, software, or device) on your own. What was it, and how did you learn it?"

Education:
A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:
dog grooming: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Training Academy Manager & Teacher - Dog Grooming Academy