Working For Us
Course Tutor - Criminology/Psychology
Contract: Fixed term up to 31st August 2026
Salary: Up to Pt 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay Spine – currently £49,725 pro rata per annum
Hours: 0.4 – 0.6 FTE (13 – 20 periods per week)
To start 1st September 2025 (or January 2026 if a term’s notice required)
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 looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to teach on our Psychology and/or Criminology programme. The role will also include some Personal Tutoring with the option of contributing to our studentship support programme. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and motivated professional, providing outstanding teaching and learning, alongside a successful track record of student achievement.
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. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. Please apply via our partner website, TES Jobs, by clicking on ‘Apply here’. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.
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.
Programme Leader - Foundation Level Business
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to point 9 of the SFCA Teaching Pay spine – currently £49,725 pro rata per annum, plus a Responsibility Allowance of £1,265 per annum
Hours: 0.8 FTE (26 periods per week including 2 peiods of management remission)
To start 1st September 2025 (or January 2026 if a term’s notice required)
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 Foundation Level Business programme. We are seeking a PL with good knowledge of the business industry alongside sound general teaching skills and experience. You will be joining a professional community of like-minded exceptional and reflective practitioners.
To be successful, you will have a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification. The ability to contribute to A-level or BTEC Level 3 Business Studies would be an advantage. 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. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. Please apply via our partner website, TES Jobs, by clicking on ‘Apply Here’. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.
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.
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: hr@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 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.
We are always looking for new talent. If you would like to join the College but can’t see any relevant vacancies to apply for, why not send us a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you.