Director of Curriculum Brighton College International
Location: Brighton
Salary: The salary for this role will depend upon skills and experience and can be discussed further at interview.
An exciting opportunity exists to join our Brighton College International (BCI) team as Director of Curriculum, with effect from September 2025.
Brighton College International (BCI) is growing a family of outstanding international schools that reflects the high quality premium education offered by Brighton College UK. The Director of Curriculum for BCI will join the group at an exciting time of expansion.
The successful candidates primary task is to focus on the delivery of high educational standards in Brighton College international schools, with particular responsibility for Years 7 to 13. However, in their wider role they will be expected to contribute to, and be influential in, all areas of BCIs operations. The Director of Curriculum reports directly, and is accountable, to the Deputy CEO of BCI, who is responsible for the educational delivery across all our international schools.
This role would suit either a current senior leader, or an experienced middle leader, who can demonstrate success across a range of leadership positions. The candidate appointed to this role will also be able to evidence a strong track record of delivering academic excellence, supported by outstanding pastoral care, which is essential to the success of any Brighton College school. Experience of the IB Diploma Programme would be advantageous.
Brighton College International comprises a diverse team of highly talented colleagues, with expertise in education, marketing, admissions, finance, architecture and design. The Director of Curriculum would work particularly closely with the educationalists in the team, who bring considerable experience across all age-phases, from Early Years to Sixth Form, and also with senior school teaching colleagues across the College, who support BCI in both operational and strategic areas. Overseas travel will be required.
Brighton College International are based in their own suite of offices just off-site, facilitating close collaboration within the team and across the family of schools. Teaching members of the BCI team remain embedded within the school by delivering a small timetable, and through engagement in the wider life of the College.
This opportunity represents an exciting professional challenge for a proven secondary/senior education leader with the energy and vision to make a difference within our international schools. Candidates should share our aim of developing well-educated, respectful, and curious young men and women ready to take a full, active and positive role in the world.
Person Specification
- Authentic leadership.
- A clear understanding of what constitutes a first-class senior school education in a premium school.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about expanding Brighton College globally with a sound understanding of what makes a Brighton College education a success.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
- The ability to develop and foster teamwork.
- Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a premium school.
- Proactive in all aspects of BCI work.
- Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to delegate and empower colleagues where required.
- The ability to think strategically.
- Creative and innovative with an eye for detail and a determination to see tasks through from beginning to end.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced work setting and working under pressure.
- An enthusiasm for working towards KPI targets.
- A strong understanding of the needs and issues facing all BCI stakeholders.
- An enthusiasm and stamina for international travel.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
This role will involve daily contact with pupils and regulated activity relevant to children. All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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