PL – Economics

• Salary

  £31673 - £47133

• Sector

  Education

• Type

  Permanent

Programme Leader – Economics

• Permanent – 1.0 FTE
• Up to £47,133 per annum
• Responsibility Allowance available to candidates with suitable experience
• To start September 2024

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher to lead our Economics programme. Economics is a very successful department within Varndean College with 120 students studying the subject at A level. We current follow the AQA syllabus with students achieved consistently positive value-added outcomes. The programme leader will also oversee the Economics offer within the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma programme.

To be successful, you will have a passion for working with young people with a relevant degree, experience, and a recognised teaching qualification.

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.
• 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:

Please visit Varndean vacancies page at https://varndean.ac.uk/vacancies/ to download and 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 hr@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.

Closing date: Friday 1st March 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 13th March 2024