Student Progress Tutors x 2
Permanent
Part time or Full time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)
NSP 0-5 of SFCA Teaching Pay Spine - currently £27,477 - £41,174 pro rata per annum (dependent on experience)
To start 1 September 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 seeking two enthusiastic, proactive, and student-focused Student Progress Tutors to join us in September 2026. This pivotal role is instrumental in ensuring that students receive comprehensive and effective support and guidance throughout their educational journey at the College.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide high-quality pastoral care and personal development support to students within a designated academic school. The postholder will play a critical role in fostering a positive student experience and contributing to student outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Delivering a structured and impactful tutorial curriculum to enhance students’ personal, social, and academic development and the monitoring and promotion of student attendance, punctuality and engagement, identifying any concerns at an early stage, and implementing appropriate interventions.
The Student Progress Tutor will serve as the primary point of contact for parents, carers, and key internal and external stakeholders. They will work collaboratively with academic and support teams to identify students at risk of underachievement and play an active role in developing and implementing targeted intervention strategies to promote sustained student success and progression.
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 underrepresented 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 forwarded to [email protected] by the 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.
Closing date: 12.00 pm on Friday 3rd July 2026
Interviews: 7th or 8th July 2026
Pay: £27,477.00-£41,174.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
