Director of Studies (BCI)

Brighton College; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier international educational institution is seeking a Director of Studies to ensure high educational standards across its schools. The role involves assisting new school openings, providing curriculum guidance, and facilitating collaboration among educational leaders. Ideal candidates should have experience in secondary education leadership and a commitment to developing well-rounded students. This position will also require international travel to support school development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in secondary and senior education leadership.
• Experience with curriculum guidance including IGCSE, A-level, IBDP.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high education standards in Brighton College international schools.
• Assist new schools in their pre-opening and start-up phases.
• Develop and implement BCI's educational standards.

Skills

Academic excellence

Pastoral care

Knowledge of IB Diploma Programme

Education

Relevant educational leadership experience

Job description

Overview

Brighton College International (BCI) is seeking a Director of Studies to join the team, with effect from either April or September 2026. The role focuses on delivering high educational standards in Brighton College international schools, with particular responsibility for the Senior phase (Years 7 to 13). The Director of Studies will contribute to all areas of BCI's operations and report to the Chief Education Officer for BCI.

BCI is expanding internationally, with new schools planned in Madrid, Rome and Lisbon, and additional locations in major cities. This role is suitable for a current senior leader or an experienced middle leader who can demonstrate a track record of academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. Experience with, or ability to develop knowledge of, the IB Diploma Programme would be advantageous.

BCI comprises a diverse team across education, marketing, admissions, finance, architecture and design. The Director of Studies will work closely with educationalists across age-phases and with senior school teaching colleagues to support operational and strategic needs. The role includes overseas travel to support development of the international schools and collaboration with colleagues.

BCI offices are located off-site to facilitate collaboration within the team and across the family of schools. Teaching members of the BCI team remain embedded within the school, delivering a small timetable and participating in the wider life of the College.

This opportunity represents a professional challenge for a proven secondary/senior education leader with energy and vision to contribute to our international schools. Candidates should share an aim of developing well-educated, respectful and curious young people prepared to take an active and positive role in the world.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to:

• Work with the wider BCI team to ensure the education and pupil outcomes in all Brighton College international schools are of the highest standards, reflecting those delivered in Brighton College UK.
• Assist new schools in their pre-opening and start-up phase, by providing relevant curricula, policies, documents and advice as required, with a particular focus on the Senior phase (Years 7 to 13).
• Provide curricula guidance and support (e.g. IGCSE, A-level, IBDP) to help the international schools deliver top outcomes and an outstanding experience for senior school pupils.
• Deputise for other senior leaders in the BCI team as required.
• Attend key Brighton College meetings and events, and undertake a small number of teaching periods in any given specialist subject at Brighton College.
• This includes:
  • Supporting with the development and implementation of BCI's educational standards in Years 7 to 13.
  • Working with Heads of Department and other pastoral and academic leaders in our international schools to challenge, motivate and empower them to attain ambitious outcomes for Senior School pupils. This will also involve regular video calls with senior and middle leaders.
  • Supporting with the development and execution of annual educational reviews of all schools, and producing written reports with identified actions and timescales for resolution (international travel will be required).
  • Helping to develop robust pastoral and academic policies, so that the international schools have clear procedures and systems for the collection, analysis and interrogation of education performance data, informing priorities for action at all ages (senior school).
  • Remaining abreast of new digital and technological developments (including in AI) to share best practice and advice with Heads of Department and other academic and pastoral leads in our international schools.
  • Liaising with the Brighton College UK Global Futures and Sixth Form team to support Heads of Sixth Form across our international schools to deliver a comprehensive university and higher educational preparation programme.
  • Coordinating meaningful visits to Brighton College UK for both pupils and staff from the international schools.
  • Overseeing the implementation of academic competitions for pupils across the family of schools.
  • Attending committee meetings (in person or virtually as required) for the international schools.
  • Supporting our international schools with the recruitment process for key teaching and leadership roles.

Wider role

• Providing opportunities for pupils, parents and staff to attend virtual presentations held at Brighton College UK.
• Overseeing the annual stakeholder surveys for the international schools, analysing results and producing relevant action plans.
• Attending key events, such as BCUK Open Mornings, opening ceremonies, dinners with prospective partners, etc., as required.
• Developing strong relationships with overseas partners to ensure effective collaboration and for our international schools to become best in territory.
• Acting as an ambassador of the College and BCI at all times, both in and outside of school.
• Carrying out reasonable professional requests as required.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.