Burnley College is one of the UK’s highest performing Further Education Colleges, renowned for delivering outstanding education, exceptional student outcomes and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As we continue to build upon our success, we are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Vice Principal – Quality and Enhanced Learning.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the strategic direction of an ambitious and high-performing College, leading the development of an innovative culture where excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement is at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Principal, you will provide inspirational leadership across all aspects of quality, teaching, learning and curriculum enhancement, ensuring exceptional educational experiences and outstanding outcomes for learners across Further Education, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and employer-responsive provision.

You will champion continuous improvement, drive innovation in pedagogy, lead the College’s quality strategy and act as the College Nominee during Ofsted inspections. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, governors and external partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the College whilst fostering an environment where both staff and students can flourish.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and highly accomplished educational leader with substantial senior leadership experience within the Further Education sector. You will possess an outstanding track record of leading quality improvement, driving organisational performance and delivering exceptional educational outcomes. Experience of leading through inspection, together with an in-depth understanding of quality assurance, curriculum development, teaching excellence and the evolving Further Education landscape, will be essential.

You will combine strategic vision with exceptional leadership capability, inspiring colleagues through collaboration, innovation and a relentless commitment to excellence.

The salary for this post is up to £90k

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, 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 12.00pm, Thursday 9 July 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 Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet