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 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.

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 [email protected]

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

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm Friday 9 October 2026

This position is open to direct applicants only; we will not accept any speculative CVs from agencies.

Direct applicants should visit the College website for more information on the role and to complete an application form.