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3D Design Instructor/Technician
Contract: Permanent
Salary: SFCA Support Spine Band 4, point 11 – currently £28,634 pro rata per annum. Actual salary £4,750.51 pa.
Hours: Part time – 7 hours per week (Fridays only), 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week)
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We currently have a vacancy for a 3D Design Instructor/Technician to support the Visual Arts team on Fridays. This role involves supporting teachers to resource and run lessons but also some practical/safety demonstrations to groups or individual support 1 to 1 helping students with their design work. You will be a practical, adaptable individual, who has the ability to organise and maintain workshop machinery and equipment both traditional and digital. You will also have a working knowledge (or willingness to learn) of CAD processes – 3D printing and laser cutting. Previous experience in working in a technical support role with students in a workshop is essential.
Please note, more hours may be available from September 2026, once student numbers are confirmed.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interviews: 15th April 2026
Programme Leader - Dance
Contract: Fixed term until 31st May 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave
Salary: Up to Pt 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay Spine (dependent on experience) – currently £51,714 pro rata per annum, plus a responsibility allowance of £658 pa
Hours: Part time – up to 18 periods per week (including 2 periods of management remission), Monday to Weds (0.53 FTE)
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026
To start 1st September 2026
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We have extremely high standards for all our students and aim to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and varied learning environment. We look to exploit diverse strategies of teaching, learning, motivation and tracking so that all students are able to access the understanding and knowledge needed to prepare them effectively for examination and beyond.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and innovative Programme Leader to lead our Dance programme. The Dance Department at Varndean Sixth Form College is highly regarded both locally and nationally, achieving consistently strong outcomes and progression rates. A significant proportion of students progress to specialist higher education and conservatoire training in dance and the performing arts.
Dance is delivered through the BTEC Level 3 qualification, with achievement and retention rates consistently above national averages. Teaching takes place in a well-equipped studio environment that supports both technical and creative development. The department actively encourages experimentation, critical thinking and interdisciplinary practice. Staff and students explore contemporary dance through diverse movement vocabularies, styles and collaborative approaches. Students regularly progress to leading institutions, including The Place, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and other university dance programmes.
To be successful, you will have a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, FE Colleges and Schools are welcome.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interviews: w/b 27th April 2026
Course Tutor - Fine Art/Textiles
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to Pt 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay Spine (dependent on experience) – currently £51,714 pro rata per annum
Hours: Full time – 34 periods per week (1.0 FTE)
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026
To start 1st September 2026
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We have extremely high standards for all our students and aim to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a stimulating and varied learning environment. We look to exploit diverse strategies of teaching, learning, motivation and tracking so that all students are able to access the understanding and knowledge needed to prepare them effectively for examination and beyond.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified teacher to teach AQA Advanced Level Fine Art and Textiles, commencing in September 2026. These highly regarded courses combine practical artistic experimentation with the critical study of contemporary practice and art history. Both are taught as exploratory and experimental disciplines, in which students are nurtured and challenged to produce ambitious, highly individual work. Our teachers foster a rigorous and creative approach, encouraging independence, critical thinking, and confident visual expression.
The successful candidate will be supporting students to develop creative, analytical, and technical skills. This includes teaching aspects of contextual studies, visual analysis, and the investigation of diverse artistic traditions, alongside guiding students in the planning, creation, and evaluation of original portfolios.
Expertise in traditional and contemporary media, ranging from drawing and painting to fabric manipulation and garment construction, is essential. Experience of supporting students with sustained practical investigations and the specific coursework requirements of the AQA specification would be particularly valuable. Candidates with experience in only one discipline, or those who wish to teach on only one of the courses, are encouraged to apply as we welcome job-share arrangements.
To be successful, you will have a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, FE Colleges and Schools are welcome.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interviews: w/b 20th April 2026
Course Tutor - Media
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to Pt 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay Spine (dependent on experience) – currently £51,714 pro rata per annum
Hours: Part time – 24-28 periods per week (0.7 – 0.82 FTE)
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026
To start 1st September 2026
Varndean College is a thriving and successful sixth form college with an excellent reputation for high outcomes, providing an inspirational student experience and adding value to all of our community. Based in the city of Brighton and Hove, we transform lives through exceptional education. We are proud of our dynamic culture, inclusivity and reputation as trailblazers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified teacher to teach CTEC Creative Media Production and Eduqas A Level Media Studies, commencing in September 2026. These courses are popular within the college and combine practical media production with the critical study of contemporary media industries, audiences and representations.
The successful candidate will be able to teach across both courses, supporting students to develop creative, analytical and technical skills. This includes teaching aspects of media theory, textual analysis and the study of media industries, alongside guiding students in the planning, production and evaluation of original media products, such as film, digital and online media. Experience of supporting students with practical production work and coursework projects would be particularly valuable.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and/or professional vocational qualification, together with a recognised teaching qualification/qualified teacher status.
Applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, FE Colleges and schools are welcome.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interviews: w/b 20th April 2026
Course Tutor Roles - Psychology/Criminology (PL available for suitable candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to Pt 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay Spine (dependent on experience) – currently £51,714 pro rata per annum (PL role would attract £54,343 pro rata pa)
Hours: Full time/part time negotiable; various posts available
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026
To start 1st September 2026
Varndean College is a popular and successful sixth form college in Brighton and Hove, offering a wide range of A Level, vocational and International Baccalaureate courses to around 2,000 students aged 16–19. The college has a strong reputation for high-quality teaching, an inclusive ethos and excellent progression to higher education and employment.
Psychology sits within the School of Business and Social Sciences, alongside subjects such as Business, Economics, Law, Politics and Sociology. The Psychology and Criminology provision is a large and popular area of the curriculum, with around 500 students studying across A Level Psychology, IB Diploma Psychology and the Level 3 WJEC Diploma in Applied Criminology.
We are seeking enthusiastic and qualified teachers to join our Psychology team and teach on our A Level Psychology course. A number of posts are available, and we welcome applications from both full-time and part-time teachers. These opportunities have arisen due to continued growth in student numbers and the increasing popularity of Psychology at the college.
For candidates with the appropriate experience and leadership skills, there will also be the opportunity to apply for the role of Programme Leader for Psychology, providing academic leadership for A Level Psychology and the IB Diploma Psychology course, which is coordinated by an experienced member of staff within the team. The Programme Leader will support curriculum development and work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes. The ability to contribute to the delivery of Applied Criminology would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and/or professional vocational qualification, together with a recognised teaching qualification/Qualified Teacher Status.
Applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, FE Colleges and schools are welcome.
The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check. We value the diversity of our staff and students and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Memberships to Freedom Leisure or the Brighton Gym, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
To Apply:
For further information please see the candidate information pack. Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Interviews: w/b 20th April 2026
Application forms and further information about applying for jobs at Varndean Sixth Form College are listed below.
We are positive about disability! We are committed to the principles embedded within the disability confident scheme and welcome applications from anyone who has a disability.
We will interview all applicants who declare a disability and evidence in their application that they meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.
If you would like further information about any of the positions available, please contact Human Resources:
Email: recruitment@varndean.ac.uk
Tel: 01273 546637
The college is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by Varndean Sixth Form College are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under represented at the College, including BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process. We are also prepared to make our standard application forms available in other formats to help any disabled candidates to apply. Please email/call to request.
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