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Laura Fairbank

Laura Fairbank

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Curriculum Area Manager with extensive expertise in Foundation Learning, Entry 3 and Level 1 provision, including Project Search and pre-internship programmes. Passionate about inclusive education, curriculum innovation and developing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment practices that support learner achievement and progression. Skilled in leading curriculum teams, supporting staff development and driving continuous quality improvement across further education settings. Experienced Learning Innovator Lead, working collaboratively with teaching staff to develop engaging curriculum plans, strengthen the craft of teaching and embed effective assessment strategies. Proven leadership experience as Course Lead for Levels 1–3 Hairdressing, alongside a strong background as a Lead IQA and qualified assessor. Experienced in designing employer engagement projects, developing T Level curriculum pathways and managing apprentices within commercial environments. A proactive and supportive education professional with a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics and completion of an Aspiring Leadership Programme. Successfully facilitated the 2021 Ofsted inspection process, managed CPD opportunities, mentored trainee teachers and supported safeguarding and inclusion initiatives in partnership with access and inclusion teams. Committed to creating positive learner experiences, promoting staff excellence and delivering high-quality educational outcomes across diverse curriculum areas.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum Area Manager for Level 1, Entry 3, foundation learning and project search (Pre internship)

Bradford College
09.2025 - Current

Creative director Hair Stylist

Hairworks
Halifax, West Yorkshire
10.2018 - Current
  • Manage and Develop skills of Apprentice stylists.
  • Commercial Hair Salon.

Learning Innovator lead

Bradford College
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Working to support staff with curriculum planning and building and the development of the craft of teaching and assessment in curriculum areas across college.

Lecturer

Bradford College
Bradford, West Yorkshire
01.2012 - 01.2023
  • Course Leadership on Level 2 VRQ Hairdressing and Level 3 Technical qualification.
  • Deliver Barbering Level 2 to 16-18 and 19+ provisions.
  • Deliver Hairdressing units to Level 2 Hair and Make-up artistry Provision.
  • IQA for Level 2 Hairdressing technical qualification and Barbering Level 2 and 3.
  • Delivered GCSE Maths and functional skills Maths.
  • Work closely with Maths and English to integrate this onto the Plans of learning across all Hair and Barbering qualifications.

Salon Owner

Laura Fairbank
Halifax, West Yorkshire
11.2005 - 06.2011
  • Managed staff and maintained salon accounts to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Operated salon, overseeing daily operations and staff, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction.

Education

Masters Colour Expert Programme - Manchester, MAN

WELLA Studios
Manchester, MAN
11-2021

Level 3 Award in Assessing - Bradford

Bradford College
Bradford
10-2013

Level 3 Barbering NVQ -

09-2021

Aspiring Leadership Programme -

Bradford college
06-2024

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics - Bradford

Bradford College
Bradford
06-2020

Level 4 IQA Award - Bradford

Bradford College
Bradford
06-2015

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - Huddersfield

Huddersfield University
Huddersfield
06-2012

Hairdressing Level 2 NVQ & Level 3 NVQ - Brighouse

Taylor's Brighouse
Brighouse
05-2004

Teacher Mentoring Programme -

Bradford college
02-2024

Skills

  • Curriculum design and planning
  • Teaching and assessment development
  • Employer engagement
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Apprenticeship management
  • Ofsted inspection facilitation
  • CPD event management
  • Staff mentoring
  • Safeguarding support
  • Access and inclusion support
  • Curriculum development
  • Quality assurance
  • Educational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Leadership excellence

Interests

In my spare time I like to look after my well-being I like to train in the gym and often enter fitness competitions I also enjoy walking and being outside

Timeline

Curriculum Area Manager for Level 1, Entry 3, foundation learning and project search (Pre internship)

Bradford College
09.2025 - Current

Learning Innovator lead

Bradford College
01.2023 - 09.2025

Creative director Hair Stylist

Hairworks
10.2018 - Current

Lecturer

Bradford College
01.2012 - 01.2023

Salon Owner

Laura Fairbank
11.2005 - 06.2011

Masters Colour Expert Programme - Manchester, MAN

WELLA Studios

Level 3 Award in Assessing - Bradford

Bradford College

Level 3 Barbering NVQ -

Aspiring Leadership Programme -

Bradford college

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics - Bradford

Bradford College

Level 4 IQA Award - Bradford

Bradford College

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - Huddersfield

Huddersfield University

Hairdressing Level 2 NVQ & Level 3 NVQ - Brighouse

Taylor's Brighouse

Teacher Mentoring Programme -

Bradford college
Laura Fairbank