Curriculum Principal – A-Levels

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College is seeking a Curriculum Principal – A-Levels to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our A-Level provision. You will work with the Head of A-Levels to raise teaching quality, student achievement and progression.

You will provide line management, coaching and performance management, analyse assessment and retention data, and develop enrichment, work experience and PD programmes to support university and employment progression.

Qualifications

• Lead on design, delivery and evaluation of A-Level curriculum
• Strong line management and coaching abilities
• Data-driven approach to assessment, retention and value-add

Responsibilities

• Lead on design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality A-Level curriculum
• Provide line management, coaching and appraisal for staff
• Monitor performance using assessment and progression data and drive improvements
• Develop enrichment activities, work experience and PD programmes to support university and employment progression

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen to join the outstanding Burnley College A-Levels Division as a Curriculum Principal – A-Levels.

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious educational leader to help shape and deliver one of the largest and most successful A-Level provisions in the region. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, driving excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement across a range of A-Level subjects.

Working closely with the Head of A-Levels, you will lead on the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality curriculum provision, ensuring programmes remain ambitious, innovative and responsive to the evolving educational landscape. You will play a key role in developing an enriching student experience, overseeing enrichment activities, work experience opportunities and personal and professional development programmes that enhance progression to university and employment.

As a member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for monitoring performance through the rigorous analysis of assessment, retention and value-added data, using evidence-informed approaches to drive continuous improvement. You will provide effective leadership and line management to staff, supporting their professional growth through coaching, mentoring, appraisal and performance management processes.

The salary for this post is up to £51, 675

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.

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.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Thursday 24 September 2026

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.