Vocational Personal Progress Tutor

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnley is seeking a dynamic Vocational Personal Progress Tutor to enhance the learning experience within the Construction and Engineering division. The role involves collaborating with the Pastoral Programme Leader to design and deliver an innovative tutorial programme. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and an understanding of current educational issues. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £27,587.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational setting is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of the needs of learners particularly in Construction and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pastoral Programme Leader in delivering the tutorial programme.
• Engage with learners to help them achieve their potential.
• Collaborate in designing innovative educational strategies.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Knowledge of current issues in further education

Effective communication skills

Job description

Vocational Personal Progress Tutor

We are seeking an innovative Vocational Personal Progress Tutor to work within our outstanding Construction and Engineering division, as we embark on a period of exciting innovation and sustained growth. The successful post holder will support the Pastoral Programme Leader by collaborating on the designing and delivery of the tutorial programme, utilising knowledge, experience, and innovation to understand and focus on the needs of our learners.

If you are dynamic and innovative and enjoy a fast‑paced career where you continue to learn and grow whilst enabling others to do the same, we want to engage with you. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our provision and understand the difference they can make.

Experience of working with young people and/or working in an educational setting and knowledge of current issues in further education, particularly in relation to Construction and Engineering is essential for this role.

The salary for this post is up to £27,587.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre is the country's Number One College, providing 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.

Location: 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.

Apply via application form at https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/. The closing date for this post is 12:00pm, Friday 30 January 2026. (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.)