We are currently recruiting a knowledgeable and experienced Programme Leader in Higher Education to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.

As an ambitious Programme Leader your responsibilities will include to lead the Higher Education team and oversea the day to day running of the programmes including Crime with individual responsibility for defined areas and accountability across the division.

As a Lecturer, you will teach, relevant to subject specialism, up to 832 hours per year.

With a PGCE or Certificate in Education and a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification, you will also possess the knowledge of issues with in Higher Education and have Substantial experience of successful teaching/training in Business and Research related fields

The salary for this post is up to £47,271

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below..

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

This post closes at 12.00pm Monday 22 June 2026.

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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Further information for this listing:

College Charter Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment of ex offenders Recruitment and Selection Procedures Keeping children safe in education 2025 (2) Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet