Head of Sixth Form

For further details about the position and Brighton College Vietnam, please refer to the attached supporting document.

Introduction

Brighton College Vietnam is a dynamic and exciting school looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Sixth Form. This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and hard-working team with the united goal of ensuring that every child reaches their potential both academically and socially, by pushing boundaries and broadening horizons. Our expectation is that leaders at the College will show a desire to collaborate, inspire and develop teams, demonstrating the highest standards in terms of leadership, organisational and pedagogical skills with a willingness to contribute to the rich co-curricular life of this busy school.

This is a new role in our developing school. The role will have aspects of whole College responsibility, but the successful candidate will form a part of the Senior School Leadership team. Responsibilities will include the vision, leadership and management of the College’s Sixth Form offer, both in academic, pastoral and co-curricular terms. Alongside this we are looking for an excellent communicator, who will work closely with our Marketing Department to help promote the excellent work going on in the school and to help with retention and recruitment into Year 12. The successful candidate should be an adaptable and innovative leader, a good motivator and administrator, and should be capable of managing key aspects of an expanding and high-profile British-style international school, with particular focus on helping Sixth Form pupils prepare for life beyond BCVN.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving the development of the school; ensuring a consistently positive experience for all our pupils. The role reports directly to the Head of College.

The role reports directly to the Head of College.

This job description is in addition to that of a teacher at Brighton College Vietnam.

Personal Skills

• Possess excellent communication skills and be professional and confident in communicating with all school stakeholders and external agents
• Be a creative problem-solver who can manage ambiguity and uncertainty
• Consistently demonstrate the values and behaviours expected of a Senior Leader
• Possess excellent understanding of school enrichment and communication and prevailing trends in global and British education
• Be understanding of the needs and issues facing all stakeholders within the school community
• Be an exceptional organiser and administrator
• Be highly IT competent
• Be an excellent public speaker
• Possess powers of diplomacy and persuasion
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to develop and foster teamwork and to delegate effectively
• Be competent in monitoring and evaluating teams and individuals
• Have the ability to think strategically and to contribute to the strategic development of the Senior School
• Be persistent, organised, with a keen eye-for-detail and with the ability to see tasks through from beginning to end
• Positive, flexible and adaptable
• Creative and innovative with an eye for detail
• Ability to take on board constructive criticism and develop in response to it
• Ability to take responsibility and to be accountable for aspects relating to daily life at school

 Leadership, Management and Strategic Planning

• To take on additional responsibilities as agreed with the Head of College
• To be an active member of the Senior School Leadership Team
• To liaise on whole College matters with the Leadership team in the Preparatory School.
• To be highly organised and efficient
• To show initiative in tackling issues in a solution focussed, positive manner
• To plan and organise innovative Sixth Form specific enrichment programmes
• To work with the Head of Higher Education and Careers to ensure pupils are well supported in their research and choices
• To work with the Deputy Head (Academic) in the Senior School to ensure effective delivery of the super curriculum in as much as it impacts the Sixth Form
• To develop links with other Sixth Forms in Vietnam and beyond, in particular within the BCI group, to provide opportunities for collaboration
• Reporting to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) in the Senior School and working with the Heads of Department and Heads of Key Stage on all matters pertaining to academic and pastoral support to Sixth Form pupils

 Monitoring and Evaluation

• With the Head of IB and Head of Key Stage 4 monitor and support pupil subject choices for IBDP
• With Heads of Department monitor the academic performance of pupils in the Sixth Form and intervene as necessary
• With the Deputy Head (Pastoral) monitor the pastoral needs of pupils in the Sixth Form and intervene as necessary
• Contribute to relevant accreditation process in the school

Communication

• Ensuring clear and regular communication with parents throughout the year.
• Liaison with parents in Parent Forum with the Head of College
• Maintaining and developing effective relationships with parents through regular and efficient communication and frequent parent workshops
• Oversight of competitions related to the Sixth Form entered across the school and support to staff on promoting, running and publicising such events
• Link with Marketing to improve awareness of academic matters related to the Sixth Form
• Social media support for the marketing team
• Development of relevant policies
• Meeting new and prospective parents in line with other members of the Senior Leadership Team
• Contributing to the production of the College Development Plan with a particular interest in Sixth Form.

Teaching Responsibilities

• A reduced teaching timetable
• Contribution to the CCA and / or the Enrichment programme

Formal Qualifications/Experience:

• A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
• A distinguished record of teaching
• A strong record of professional development
• Relevant recent experience as a member of a Senior Leadership Team or as an inspirational Head of Department
• A Masters-level or equivalent degree in Education or Educational Leadership would be desirable

Safeguarding: Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. All applicants should read the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, such as the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) if they are UK based/UK national or a police certificate from every country that they have worked in outside the UK, as well as written/verbal reference checks from previous employers and qualification verification checks.

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