Head of Senior Curriculum and Education (BCI)

Head of Senior Curriculum and Education (BCI)

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Brighton College International (BCI) team as Head of Senior Curriculum and Education with effect from September 2026.

Brighton College International (BCI) is growing a family of outstanding international schools that reflects the high quality premium education offered by Brighton College UK. With three new schools due to open in continental Europe and additional schools planned for other locations in major cities, the Head of Senior Curriculum and Education BCI will join the group at an exciting time of expansion. This is a new role in the organisation, reflecting our successful growth.

In this role the successful candidate will focus on the delivery of high educational standards in Brighton College international schools, with particular responsibility for the Senior phase, Years 7 to 13. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to, and be influential in, all areas of BCI's operations. The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education reports directly to and is accountable to the Chief Education Officer of BCI, who is responsible for the educational delivery across all our international schools. The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education will work closely with the Deputy CEOs for new and existing schools.

This role is suitable for a current senior leader or an experienced middle leader who can demonstrate success in curriculum development and assessment. The candidate must have a strong track record of delivering academic excellence, supported by outstanding pastoral care, and evidence of experience or knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme.

Brighton College International comprises a diverse team of highly talented colleagues from education, marketing, admissions, finance, architecture and design. The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education will work particularly closely with the educationalists in the team and with senior school teaching colleagues across the College.

The role is based in Brighton College UK; the candidate should have flexibility for some overseas travel to support the educational development of BCI's international schools.

Responsibilities Curriculum and Assessment Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance and high quality curriculum and assessment frameworks aligned with leading UK and international standards, adaptable to local contexts and cultures.
• Lead the development and review of senior phase curricula, including IGCSE, A Level, and IB, ensuring rigour, coherence, and excellence across the school group.
• Offer specialist IB expertise to support successful authorisation, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Oversee academic policies, pathways, and enrichment opportunities, including competitions, to maximise attainment, aspiration, and pupil wellbeing.

Curriculum Continuity and Transition

• Work in close partnership with the Head of Junior Education to ensure coherent progression in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across transition points.
• Secure strong academic foundations and learning habits for pupils entering Key Stage 3 to support long term success through senior phases.

Development of Middle Leadership

• Build subject and middle leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development delivered internationally and remotely.
• Design and enable professional learning programmes that strengthen curriculum leadership, assessment literacy, and high quality teaching within local contexts.
• Collaborate with post 16 and global futures teams to support ambitious, well informed university and higher education pathways.
• Embed high academic expectations within pastoral systems, ensuring wellbeing and achievement are mutually supportive.

Quality Assurance and School Review

• Contribute to and lead education reviews across the school group, evaluating curriculum quality, teaching, assessment, and pupil outcomes.
• Oversee stakeholder feedback processes, including annual surveys, to inform school improvement.
• Provide clear, evidence based recommendations and monitor the impact of initiatives through data analysis and performance trends.
• Drive innovation through awareness of emerging pedagogies, AI strategy development, and delivery of effective teaching and learning training.

Community and Collaboration

• Foster meaningful connections between pupils and staff across the family of schools through visits, competitions, and shared academic events.
• Represent the organisation at key meetings and events, both in person and virtually, including school openings and Open Mornings.
• Support international schools with the recruitment and appointment of high quality teaching and leadership staff.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• The role involves daily contact with pupils and engagement 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 whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.

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

Category Senior School Teaching (Senior School Teaching) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary The salary for this role will depend upon skills and experience and will be in line with the salary scales for similar Leadership and Head of Curriculum roles in the independent sector. We also offer a competitive pension scheme. Job Profile: Job Profile document