Job Description

Criminology/Psychology Tutor

Fixed term up to 31st August 2026

Up to Pt 9 of SFCA Teaching Pay Spine - currently 49,725 pro rata per annum

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 - https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/course-tutor-criminology-psychology-brighton-and-hove-2235474. 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.

Closing date: 11th July 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 32,178.00-49,725.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025