Programme Leader in Maths & English

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnley seeks a Programme Leader for Maths and English to enhance the learning experience for students. The role involves effective teaching across programmes, continuous assessment of student work, and contributing to curriculum development. Successful candidates will possess extensive knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills and experience in effective teaching. This position offers a salary range of £41,983 - £47,271 and requires adults to work on-site at the college's Sixth Form Centre.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant GCSE and Functional Skills specifications.
• Awareness of current sector issues relevant to the division.
• Proven teaching experience in subject specialism.
• Experience managing large data sets for performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Teach on various programmes within the Division's Curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student performance for high achievement.
• Engage in teamwork and curriculum development with College colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills specifications

Understanding of current sector issues

Experience in successful teaching

Data management skills

Job description

Programme Leader – Maths & English

We are seeking a Programme Leader for our Maths and English department to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach effectively on a range of programmes across the Division's Curriculum.
• Accurately assess and monitor student work to assure high achievement and progression.
• Contribute fully to divisional and College teams, sharing best practice and being involved in developing the curriculum.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant GCSE and Functional Skills specifications within the Division.
• Knowledge of current issues in the sector relevant to the division.
• Experience of successful teaching of subject specialism.
• Experience of managing large data sets to inform next steps and measure performance.

Salary: £41,983 - £47,271.

Location: On-site delivery at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre.

To apply, please complete the application form using the following link: https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 12:00pm, Monday 5 January 2026.

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.

Burnley College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.