We are currently recruiting for a Trainer/Assessor in Functional Skills to develop and deliver Functional Skills Maths and English in lessons and workshops to small groups and individuals on Apprenticeship programmes.

With an appropriate Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational area, you will have experience of successful teaching of Functional Skills Maths and/or English and knowledge of assessment procedure in work based learning and apprenticeships.

Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining and updating individual learning plans to ensure the timely achievement of qualifications as required by awarding bodies and to track, monitor and review learner progress throughout training and provide feedback as appropriate, as well as involving employers in training and learning and liaising with them on learner progress.

The salary for this post is up to £33,290

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/

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 5 October 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:

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 College Charter Recruitment of ex offenders Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment and Selection Procedures 4. Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026 Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet