Progress and Development Tutor

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre seeks a Progress and Development Tutor to support learners in achieving their full potential through improved engagement, attendance and academic progress. You will work closely with teaching staff, parents, carers and external agencies to remove barriers and provide pastoral support in a on-site setting.

The successful candidate will hold at least a Level 3 qualification with English and Maths Level 2+.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least Level 3 with English/Maths Level 2+
• Experience with young people or in education
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Support learners to improve engagement, attendance and academic progress
• Work with teaching staff, parents, carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and provide pastoral support
• Monitor progress and deliver targeted interventions to motivate and support learners

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Pastoral support

Progress monitoring

Education

Level 3 qualification

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Job description

We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Progress and Development Tutor to join our successful Maths and English team. This is an exciting opportunity to support learners in achieving their full potential through improved engagement, attendance and academic progress.

Working closely with teaching staff, parents, carers and external agencies, you will play a key role in removing barriers to learning and supporting students to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed. Through targeted interventions, pastoral support and effective progress monitoring, you will help ensure every learner feels motivated, valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

The successful candidate will be qualified to at least Level 3, with English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above. You will have experience of working with young people and/or within an educational setting and possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. A coaching, mentoring or Mental Health First Aid qualification would be advantageous, although training opportunities are available.

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 5.00pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026

The location for this vacancy 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.

The successful candidate will be qualified to at least Level 3, with English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above. You will have experience of working with young people and/or within an educational setting and possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. A coaching, mentoring or Mental Health First Aid qualification would be advantageous, although training opportunities are available.

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.