Performing Arts Lecturer 0.5

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Lecturer in Performing Arts to promote and provide an excellent learning experience, ensuring high achievement for all students.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Performing Arts (or related), and will either have a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. The role involves thorough planning, evaluating teaching, and helping develop the curriculum.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Performing Arts or related field.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience planning and evaluating teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
• Contribute to divisional and College teams and curriculum development.
• Promote high achievement for all students.

Skills

Creative

Enthusiastic

Teaching mindset

Education

Degree in Performing Arts or related field

Job description

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Lecturer in Performing Arts to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.

The successful candidates will have a degree or an equivalent level qualification in Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Applied Performance, Theatre Studies or Acting. They will also possess or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.

Your responsibilities will include, to thoroughly plan and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and to contribute fully to divisional and College teams including sharing best practice and being involved in developing the curriculum.

The salary for this post is £34,077 – £40,665 pro-rata

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.

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm Friday 9 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.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.