Deputy Director of Global Futures (Head of Year 13)
Brighton College
Brighton and Hove
- New
- Salary:
- Brighton College has its own pay scale, above the maintained sector. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 January 2025
Job overview
Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Deputy Director of Global Futures (Head of Year 13) to start in August 2025.
The Deputy Director of Global Futures (Head of Year 13) will work closely with, and report to, the Head of Sixth Form in this important leadership position overseeing the academic and pastoral progress of more than 250 pupils, alongside assisting with their university applications. The responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Working alongside the Directors of Global Futures to deliver world-class university advice to Sixth Form pupils and support them in the application processes for UK and overseas universities.
• Assisting with the practicalities of the UCAS process, from the management of application deadlines and UCAS forms, to supporting colleagues with reference-writing and personal statement advice.
• Meeting with parents to advise and support on university application strategies, as directed by the Head of Sixth Form or Directors of Global Futures.
• Working with the Head of Sixth Form to oversee the academic progress, behaviour and pastoral needs all pupils in the Upper Sixth, liaising with and supporting the work of Housemasters and Housemistresses (HMMs), tutors, the wider Sixth Form team and the relevant Deputy Heads.
• Monitoring and analysing academic tracking data and working with tutors, HMMs and the Head of Academic Support (Upper Sixth), alongside the Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head (Academic) to identify and intervene with those pupils who need additional academic support, as well as to advise pupils around subject drops and combinations with regards to university applications.
• Monitoring and encouraging co-curricular engagement of the Upper Sixth and helping pupils to balance co-curricular and academic pursuits successfully, in conjunction with tutors and HMMs.
• Regular meetings and communication with the Upper Sixth tutors on a range on academic, pastoral, co-curricular and futures matters, including management of a programme of activities for them to complete with their tutees during pastoral periods.
• Responding to the concerns and issues that arise with all aspects of the life of Upper Sixth pupils, and to proactively ensure that difficulties are detected early and dealt with to the satisfaction of the Head Master, colleagues, pupils and their parents.
• Overseeing whole-year functions such as parents’ evenings, exam preparation, social events and school council, assisting and working alongside those staff with responsibilities in these areas.
• Working closely with the Head of Creativity, Stretch and Challenge to promote extension and enrichment opportunities in the Sixth Form.
• Working with the Head of Year 12 to arrange the annual Sixth Form Academic Scholars’ Dinner.
• Assisting the Head of Sixth Form in planning and delivering the Upper Sixth graduation events in the final week of the Trinity term, as well as overseeing the planning and delivery of the Upper Sixth leavers’ ball, an annual event held in June each year.
• Assisting and supporting the DSL with safeguarding issues that might arise.
• Deputising for the Head of Sixth Form when required.
All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our super-curricular Masterclass programme; this a is a series of eight sessions focussing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
• This role will involve daily contact with pupils and you will be engaging in 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.
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About Brighton College
THE SCHOOL
Brighton College is an inspiring place to work. As the leading co-educational school in the UK, it is renowned for its inspirational teaching and innovative education, whilst placing kindness and community at the heart of our approach to education. Named ‘UK School of the Decade’ by The Sunday Times in November 2020, we educate 1,300 pupils between ages 11 and 18.
Established in 1845, the College has grown exponentially in recent years. The Principal, Richard Cairns, a recent Tatler UK Head of the Year, has been in post since 2006 and, under his leadership, pupil numbers have doubled. Since 2006, the College has moved from 147th in The Sunday Times results table to 3rd – the best position ever achieved by a co-educational school.
The school site in Kemptown has seen the addition of stunning new facilities, sustainably designed by leading international architects, with recent investment well in excess of £100 million. These include the Nicola Leach Music School and Sarah Abraham Recital Hall (2015), the Yeoh Building teaching complex (2017), the School of Science and Sport (2020) and The Richard Cairns Building (2024), a stunning new performing arts complex and Sixth Form Centre, with a 400-seat theatre and Global Futures hub. World-class facilities enable us to share a huge variety of opportunities with pupils, and allow for innovative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning.
We believe that we are a part of society, not apart from it, and so activism and community involvement are key components of the curriculum. We have a thriving volunteer programme, driven by pupils, and are proud of our progressive stand on diversity, equality and inclusion. Brighton College also has a family of schools, which includes our three Sussex prep schools: Brighton College Prep School, Handcross Park School and St Christopher’s, and our London prep school, Brighton College Prep Kensington. Overseas, we have opened schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Vietnam.
Our approach to education is regularly celebrated. As well as being named 'UK School of the Decade', we have been named ‘School of the Year’ twice by The Sunday Times, and The Week named us ‘Most forward-thinking school in Britain’ for two years running in 2017 and 2018, ‘Best in the UK for STEM’ in 2020 and 2024, and awarded us 'Best Sixth Form in Britain' in their 2025 Awards. Our most recent ISI inspection in November 2021 gave us the highest possible grade (‘Excellent’) in both categories: the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements, and the quality of pupils’ personal development.
Most importantly, Brighton College is a happy school. Staff and pupils feel fulfilled, and our emphasis on kindness lends itself to a thriving intellectual, sporting and performing arts culture. Our location in the city gives us the best of all worlds: we are a mere five minutes from the sea and the city centre, ten minutes from the South Downs, and in the heart of the local Kemptown community.
We hope that you will want to come and join the fantastic group of professionals and pupils who work here.
LIVING AND WORKING IN BRIGHTON
The College enjoys its location in Brighton, one of Britain’s youngest cities and one of the most vibrant and progressive in Europe. A recent national survey identified Brighton as the ‘happiest city in the UK’ and it regularly features within the top cities for quality of life nationally. With an extensive beach and seafront, and proximity to beautiful rural areas including the South Downs National Park, the opportunities for recreation and leisure are varied and numerous. Transport links are also excellent, Brighton being within easy travelling distance of London (50 minutes by train), and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Brighton is also a university city, and the College has good links with both the University of Sussex and Brighton University. Our annual involvement in the Pride parade has strengthened existing links with the local community.
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