Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Brighton College

Brighton College; Brighton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Job summary

Brighton College is looking for a Director of AI to lead a strategic, school-wide AI programme for pupils aged 11–18. The role involves curriculum development, staff leadership and external partnerships with academics and blue‑chip tech companies.

Reporting to the Head Master, you will drive policy, safeguarding and responsible AI use while shaping an ambitious, future‑oriented learning environment across the College and its network of schools.

Qualifications

• Experience designing AI curriculum for 11–18 age group.
• Proven leadership of school AI initiatives and programmes.
• Ability to collaborate with external researchers, industry partners and tech companies.
• Experience in governance, safeguarding, data protection and ethics in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of a progressive AI curriculum for 11–18 pupils.
• Line-manage teaching staff and work with the Senior Management Team.
• Develop AI policies, governance, safeguarding and ethics within the College.
• Collaborate with external academics, industry partners and the Futures team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

AI curriculum design

Stakeholder engagement

Staff coaching

Job description

Job Summary

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Director of AI starting in January or April 2027. Applications are welcomed from both teaching and non-teaching candidates.

Overview

As artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workplace, Brighton College is developing an ambitious, sector-leading AI programme embedded within its curriculum. In partnership with pioneering research institutions and blue-chip technology companies, the school aims to prepare pupils and staff to use AI creatively, responsibly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be:

AI Curriculum and Educational Leadership

In close collaboration with the Deputy Head (Academic), lead the design, development and delivery of a new progressive AI curriculum for pupils aged 11–18. Work with academic departments to integrate AI meaningfully into subject teaching and learning. Build relationships with external academics and form partnerships with pioneering technology companies and research institutions. Develop talks, workshops, masterclasses and enrichment opportunities for pupils.

Leadership and Staff Development

Reporting to the Head Master, contribute to whole-school strategy and decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team. Lead the new Artificial Intelligence Department and line manage teaching colleagues. Build effective relationships with senior academic and support staff across the College. In partnership with the Deputy Head (Pupils), ensure the College’s values and commitment to character development remain central to the AI curriculum and programme. Work closely with the Futures team to ensure the AI programme prepares pupils for a rapidly evolving world of work and future career pathways. Lead professional development on the responsible and effective use of AI for academic and support staff.

AI Policy, Governance and Safeguarding

Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the College’s AI policies, ensuring they address responsible use, academic integrity, assessment, data protection, privacy, safeguarding and ethics. Monitor developments in regulation, guidance and best practice relevant to AI in education. Work with relevant colleagues to keep the College’s approach legally compliant and appropriately risk managed. Provide clear guidance to pupils, parents and staff on the responsible use of AI.

AI-enabled Operations

Identify opportunities where AI could improve efficiency, quality, decision-making or the experience of pupils, parents and staff. Develop and evaluate appropriate pilots, with clearly defined benefits and success measures. Advise on AI-related software, platforms, hardware, external expertise and professional development.

Collaboration with the Wider Family of Schools

Work with senior colleagues to support meaningful AI education in Brighton College Prep Schools. Act as a source of expertise and advice to the College’s family of international schools. Share curriculum resources, policies, training approaches and best practice where appropriate. Support a coherent approach to AI education across the wider group.

Reporting and Strategic Planning

Report to the Vice Principal on the development and delivery of the College’s AI strategy. Provide regular updates to the Senior Management Team on progress, opportunities, risks and impact. Maintain a strategic roadmap for AI development across curriculum, staff capability, operations and governance. Establish measures of success for curriculum development, staff adoption and pupil outcomes.

Category Senior School Teaching (Senior School Teaching) Vacancy Type Permanent Salary

Brighton College has its own generous pay scale, above that of the maintained sector. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).