Working For Us

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 currently delivered 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