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Estates and Facilities Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Salary: SFCA Support Spine Band 3, point 7 – currently £25,951 pro rata per annum. Actual salary £19,287.91 pa.
Hours: Part time – 27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 12.00 pm – 5.30 pm, full year
Closing date: Friday 24th 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 are looking for a motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to work alongside the friendly and busy Estates and Facilities team to provide an efficient and proactive service. Applicants should be reliable, punctual and responsible, have previous keyholding experience, effective communication skills and hold a current driving licence.
The successful candidate will provide support for the Estates and Facilities service for the College. This will include a full range of duties delivering high standards in facilities and maintenance, safety and security including closing the premises. Working hours are 12.00 pm – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.
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.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Course Tutor - Health and Social Care
Programme Leader role available for suitable candidates.
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 a responsibility allowance of £2,629 per annum, plus 2 periods of management remission).
Hours: Part/full time – 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (27 – 34 periods per week)
Closing date: Monday 4th May 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.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified teacher to join our Health & Social Care team. Health and Social Care sits within the IB & Vocational school, alongside subjects such as PE, Sport and Public Services.
For candidates with the appropriate experience and leadership skills, there will also be the opportunity to apply for the role of Programme Leader for Health and Social Care. The Programme Leader will support curriculum development and work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
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 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: 14th May 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.
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.
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