Business and Professional Services as part of Burnley College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Uniformed Public Services team. We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Programme Leader to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.

The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline and hold a recognised teaching qualification. As well as this, they should have Knowledge of current issues in any uniformed Public services relating to the curriculum area.

As well as teaching effectively on a range of programmes across the Division’s Curriculum, you will be expected to thoroughly plan and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, accurately assess and monitor learner work to ensure high achievement and progression, and to provide effective tutorial and pastoral support.

The salary for this post is £41,983 – £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 on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, learners 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/

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm, Friday 13 February 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 Recruitment of ex offenders Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment and Selection Procedures Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 Keeping children safe in education 2025 (2) Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet