Course Tutor – Economics

0.5 – 0.7 FTE – 17 - 23 periods per week

Up to Pt 9 of SFCA Teaching Pay Spine - currently £44,256 per annum

To start September 2023

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.

The College is seeking to appoint an inspirational and successful subject specialist to teach Economics. As a College, we are ambitious for our students, and we are looking for staff who can bring the right blend of flexibility, commitment, energy, and vision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified teacher to join a cohesive, positive team and make a significant contribution to the continuous improvement of this thriving and successful department at a time of growth.

The Economics Department consists of two part time members of staff teaching both A Level and IB Economics. We have links with several organisations and universities including London School of Economics, SOAS and Sussex University. We organise trips with Politics and History to New York and Washington DC. The department is well resourced using Google Classroom and other online resources to enhance student achievement.

There may be opportunities for the appropriate candidate to teach Politics as well.

To be successful, you will have a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Applications from NQTs and experienced teachers from Sixth Form Colleges, FE Colleges and Schools are welcome. 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 ment.
• 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.
• Discounts on Adult Education Courses run by the College.
• 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

• Download a job pack for the role @ https://varndean.ac.uk/vacancies/
• Email your completed application form by the closing date to hr@varndean.ac.uk

Closing date – Tuesday 16th May 2023

Interview date – Wednesday 24th May 2023