Progress and Development Tutor

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.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail hr.recruitment@burnley.ac.uk

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

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.