Seeking a New Challenge?

Are you seeking a new challenge within the hairdressing industry?

We are an established, leading hairdressing training provider with an academy in Nottingham city centre.

We offer competitive salaries and in support of expansion we are looking to recruit creative, motivated and committed individuals to join our teams.

You would be training young apprentices in the academy and visiting them and their employer in their salons around the city and further afield. A current driving license and use of a vehicle are required for these positions.

NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing or equivalent qualifications are essential. An assessor award is desirable but training will be given where appropriate.

Please send CV along with a covering letter to:
Jane Potter, Manager, NHTA Ltd., 18 Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG5 1AP or by email to jane.potter@nhta.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2008

NHTA is an equal opportunities employer.

VQ Day - NHTA Joins The Cry For Celebration Of Vocational Success

Nottingham Hairdressing Training Agency (NHTA) is supporting the launch of VQ Day and is urging learners past and present to join the celebrations by signing up to the vocational qualifications roll call at www.vqday.org. VQ Day has been created to raise public awareness about the value of vocational qualifications.



VQ Day, due to be held on 23rd July 2008, will be marked by a national event in London, as well as regional events held by colleges and learning providers around the country. NHTA will be taking part in VQ Day…the staff and learners will be raising the profile of vocational qualifications at the Victoria Centre, Nottingham. As most hairdressers will already know, vocational routes are often the best route for young people wanting to enter into a job with training, particularly in industries like hairdressing. NHTA will be giving practical demonstrations on members of the public who would like their hair dressing, curling or straightening. They won’t be charging for these services and demonstrations but will be collecting charitable donations for the children’s charity at the QMC. NHTA will be available to answer questions about vocational qualifications and the ‘work based training route. The Day will also see the publication of a report into the vocational qualifications landscape.



David Moreland, Managing Director of NHTA says, “We see this event as a fantastic opportunity to let everyone know about alternative routes in education and training, particularly with vocational qualifications.

Plans for the Day are being led by education foundation, Edge, and are supported by the wider education community including exam boards, employers’ organisations, the Association of Colleges and the Association of Learning Providers.

A roll call of vocational success has been established at www.vqday.org for past and present vocational learners to log on and add their name to the list. Visitors to the website can also vote for their Celebrity VQ Hero 2008. The shortlist of five celebrities, all of whom have made their name after gaining a vocational qualification will be announced shortly.

Andy Powell, CEO of Edge also hopes the Day will counter the prejudice which sees less than half (44 per cent) of the population agree that vocational qualifications are as important as A-Levels:
“The launch of VQ Day is a huge step forward for the world of vocational learning. However, we need the millions of people who hold VQs, colleges, learning providers and schools to make themselves known by going to the website and seeing how they can get involved.”

“Every year millions of people across the country study for and gain a vocational qualification, leading to further vocational study or university, better jobs and enhanced skills. However, despite these clear benefits, vocational qualifications sadly do not enjoy the prestige of their more academic counterparts. The launch of VQ Day is just one step in starting to put this right.”

For more information visit www.vqday.org.uk

For interviews, case studies, background information or more detail on plans for 23rd July, please contact:
Jane Potter at NHTA
Telephone: 0115 969 1650
Email: jane.potter@nhta.org.uk

Stylist of the Future 2008

NHTA has been delivering work based learning and apprenticeships in hairdressing for 25 years with 16 – 25 year olds. Their training centre, Krown’s Academy, also incorporates a large commercial salon and work closely with many salons in the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas. Learners are closely monitored and encouraged every step of the way of their NVQ/Apprenticeship. The groups are small so they can individually tailor the programme to suit the needs of the individual learner and employer needs.


The Level 3 hair show was a great opportunity for NHTA learners to showcase their creative talents to salon owners, colleagues, friends and family. It allowed them to see the giddy heights they can achieve. One of our previous learners reached these heights by working at London Fashion Week and other top events in the UK.

The pre-show events got under way with Level 3 learners participating in a series of guest stylists demonstrations organised by the Level 3 team. All learners are encouraged to take part in the workshops that follow, gaining valuable advice and guidance from the experts at hand, discussing ideas on emerging cuts, avant-garde hair ups and the latest techniques in fashion colouring.


To enable the advanced apprentices to achieve the highest level of skills they attended Toad Photographic Studio where a guest stylist and make-up artist prepared a total look on a model. Once the look has been created the advanced apprentice then observe the photographic session conducted by Michael the owner of Toad Studios.

The apprentice’s emotions were mixed with excitement and fear but all were inspired and participated in the ‘2008 STYLIST OF THE FUTURE HAIR SHOW’ on 14th April.


Congratulations to all participants, sponsors and contributors who made the day such a success to a full house.

HOT NEWS! NHTA Launches Major Marketing Campaign

NHTA recently launched a major marketing campaign aimed at recruiting young and not so young learners on to their traditional hairdressing and new barbering programmes through the spring and summer.

More than 800 hairdressing and barbering salons in the region including Nottingham and Derby will be receiving mail shots followed by NHTA staff calls offering, not only the NVQ and Apprenticeship programmes at level 2 and level 3 but also a complete training needs analysis for the organisation. Partnerships are in place with other local training providers should training needs fall outside the scope of NHTA.

Most learners particularly in the 16 – 18 age groups will be fully funded but potential learners of any age are eligible under the Train to Gain banner.

Feel free to contact NHTA to learn more or trawl the web site following the links including our partners for more information. Note our Mission Statement emphasising our commitment to environmental values and principles of equality and diversity.

It makes sense to have QUALIFIED staff in your business.

Call NOW, enjoy the funded training and utilise the FACILITIES and renowned EXPERTISE at NHTA and KROWN’S ACADEMY

2008 Stylist of the Future Show

NHTA offers an invitation to this spectacular show which takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nottingham on Monday 14th April at 7.30 p.m.

Not just content with the 2008 Stylist of the Future show, there is a party and disco after the show, as well as a superb raffle. Each ticket (£13.50 each) includes a glass of wine and a finger buffet.

Don't just come yourself, bring a friend or even your whole team. Tickets are in limited supply - so don't miss out on this really prestigious event - contact NHTA now on 0115 969 1650 or email on enquiries@nhta.org.uk

Andrea Rowbotham Presentation

Andrea Rowbotham at The Hair Room and Nail Bar in Kegworth receiving her NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing certificate from David Moreland, Managing Director of Nottingham Hairdressing Training Agency. February 2008

In January 2007 Andrea phoned NHTA after receiving a mail shot about Train to Gain at the salon where she was working as a ‘shampoo lady’ and cleaner. Andrea was 38 years old and had left school with no formal qualifications. With a young family Andrea had no time to carry on her work at the salon and take on extra studies to allow her to follow her ambition – to become a qualified hairdresser. Andrea wanted to know more about Train to Gain and how it could work for her.

Armed with appropriate information advice and guidance, Andrea started her training on the programme at the end of February 2007 and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Andrea says “it was a fantastic opportunity and I have been supported by everyone at the salon. Michaela, my tutor was fabulous and extremely supportive. I am thrilled to have achieved this qualification and it has changed my whole life.”

Emma, the salon owner says “This has been a wonderful opportunity, not only for Andrea but the whole salon. Now that Andrea is qualified she can work her own column as well as provide cover for holidays, sickness etc. The training came at the ideal time for me because it allowed me to go onto maternity leave knowing that I could come back part time because Andrea could take on some of my clients.”

Asked how she felt Train to Gain had benefited the business Emma commented, “I feel that Train to Gain is marvelous because Andrea has been able to train in the salon and not attend college on a regular basis. This has meant that she has gained invaluable salon experience whilst training. I would recommend this way of training to anyone.”

Andrea says she would like to enjoy what she has achieved for a little while but would definitely like to go on to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in the future.

Happy Birthday NHTA..!

In February 2008 NHTA celebrated 25 years of success.

Hundreds of learners have achieved NVQ and Apprenticeship qualifications in Hairdressing. We are the leading hairdressing salon and training provider in the Nottinghamshire area. Past learners at NHTA have become top stylist, salon owners and managers. NHTA is a centre approved by City & Guilds and OCR in hairdressing. Our highly qualified staff have achieved consistently over ten years the national Investors in People award.

We have achieved excellent grades in the most recent Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI now part of OFSTED) inspection and have a full commercial salon and training academy in Nottingham city centre.
We put continuous investment into facilities and technology to enhance the learners training experience and journey.

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