Deputy Head (Academic)

• Job Summary
• Following the appointment of the serving Deputy Head (Academic) to the post of Chief Education Officer, Brighton College International (BCI) as part of its expansion into Asia and Europe, there is now an exciting professional opportunity for a proven secondary senior or middle leader to join the Brighton College Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Academic) from September 2026. The successful candidate will have outstanding academic experience with demonstrable impact on pupil progress and achievement in their school.Executive Summary

  At Brighton College, the love of learning for its own sake is more than just a stated aim: it is a living culture, shared by focused, friendly pupils and a talented teaching body alike. Through creative dialogue, consistently outstanding teaching and learning, and a deeply collaborative philosophy, pupils are supported to develop intellectual curiosity, quiet inner confidence and the kindness to flourish as themselves. Brighton College pupils have consistently achieved academic outcomes far above their potential for well over ten years and are enjoyable to teach. This exciting senior role offers the chance to shape and lead both the delivery of exceptional academic outcomes and the nurturing of this rich intellectual culture at a world class independent school.

  The Deputy Head (Academic) is responsible for ensuring the highest educational standards in both public examinations and the wider academic life of the school. The successful candidate will embody, lead, and develop the intellectual culture of curiosity, confidence and kindness that defines our community. Reporting directly, and accountable, to the Head Master, the Deputy Head (Academic) will play a pivotal role in shaping current and future academic strategy, line managing key staff, and sustaining the school’s outstanding record of examination results, university admissions, and scholarly endeavour.

  The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide Strategic Leadership in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning and Assessment.

  • Manage and Develop Academic Leadership and Effectiveness.

  • Lead Change through Collaboration and Communication.

  • Make Effective Decisions Using Data, Evidence and Information.

  For full details on the key responsibilities, please see the Job Profile Document below.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria

  • A proven track record of delivering academic excellence, with measurable impact at GCSE, A-level and/or similar and equivalent qualifications (such as BTEC, IGCSE or IB).

  • Demonstrable leadership experience in an educational setting, either as a senior leader or as an experienced middle leader with significant whole-school responsibilities.

  • A passionate advocate for scholarship, with the ability to inspire a culture of curiosity, confidence and kindness in pupils and colleagues alike.

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with evidence of developing and empowering colleagues.

  • Experience of curriculum innovation, assessment design, and enhancing teaching and learning.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to engage diverse audiences.

  Desirable Criteria

  • Evidence of designing or implementing innovative academic enrichment initiatives.

  • Direct experience of university admissions processes, particularly Oxbridge and other competitive destinations.

  • Experience of, or the willingness and capacity to learn about, leading learning support provision and public examinations.

  Interview Dates

  First stage interviews are likely to take place on

  Monday 3 November 2025, with a second stage to follow onFriday 7 November 2025. Candidates invited to interview may be asked to teach an observed lesson as part of the process. Further information on the observed lesson will be provided in advance of interview.For full details on this role, please see the Job Profile Document below.
• Category
• Senior School Teaching
  (Senior School Teaching)
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Salary
• Brighton College has its own pay scale, above that of the maintained sector. There is also an excellent and flexible benefits package, the contents of which can be controlled by individual teachers themselves. Generous fee remission is also available for dependent children in either the Prep School or College, subject to a place being offered. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document