Religion and Philosophy is taught to Years 7 and 8 as part of the College’s bespoke “Story of our Land” curriculum. This is delivered by geography, history, and RS teachers, and has its own Head of Department.

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 new schools due to open in Madrid, Rome and Lisbon, and additional schools planned for other locations in major cities, the Director of Studies for BCI will join the group at an exciting time of expansion.

The successful candidate’s primary task is to focus on the delivery of high educational standards in Brighton College international schools, with particular responsibility for the Senior phase, Years 7 to 13. However, in their wider role they will be expected to contribute to, and be influential in, all areas of BCI’s operations. The Director of Studies reports to the Chief Education Officer for BCI, who is responsible for the educational delivery across all our international schools.

This role would suit either a current senior leader, or an experienced middle leader, who can demonstrate success across a range of leadership positions. The candidate appointed to this role will also be able to evidence a strong track record of delivering academic excellence, supported by outstanding pastoral care, which is essential to the success of any Brighton College school. Experience with, or ability to develop a strong working knowledge of, the IB Diploma Programme, would be advantageous.

Brighton College International comprises a diverse team of highly talented colleagues, with expertise in education, marketing, admissions, finance, architecture and design. The Director of Studies would work particularly closely with the educationalists in the team, who bring considerable experience across all age-phases, from Early Years to Sixth Form, and also with senior school teaching colleagues across the College, who support BCI in both operational and strategic areas.

This role also involves overseas travel in order to support the educational development of the Brighton College international schools around the world, and collaborate with colleagues.

Brighton College International are based in their own suite of offices just off-site, facilitating close collaboration within the team and across the family of schools. Teaching members of the BCI team remain embedded within the school by delivering a small timetable, and through engagement in the wider life of the College.

This opportunity represents an exciting professional challenge for a proven secondary/senior education leader with the energy and vision to make a difference within our international schools. Candidates should share our aim of developing well educated, respectful, and curious young men and women ready to take a full, active and positive role in the world.

• 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.

• 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 (senior school) ages.

• Remaining abreast of new digital and technological developments (including in AI) in order 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.

• 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 our overseas partners to ensure effective collaboration resulting in our international schools becoming best in territory.

• Acting as an ambassador of the College and BCI at all times, both in and outside of school.

• In addition to the job description above, carrying out reasonable professional requests.

The Music Department at Brighton College is a vibrant and dynamic part of school life, staffed by four academic teachers and four Heads of Instrumental Sections. We foster a joyful and inclusive approach to music, where academic and co-curricular strands are closely integrated.

Music is a popular choice at both GCSE and A-level, and in recent years has been one of our fastest growing departments at GCSE. Results are outstanding: 100%of pupils achieved A*-A at A-level in 2025, and we regularly achieve over 95% 9-7 at GCSE. The department follows the Edexcel specification for GCSE and Eduqas for A-level.

Brighton College has a proud musical tradition and exceptional facilities. In 2015, the school opened a purpose-built Music School at the heart of the campus. This includes a Recital and Rehearsal Hall, percussion/rock room, individual practice and teaching rooms, and a professional grade recording suite. The opening of the 400-seat Cairns Theatre in 2024 has provided a world class space for performance and rehearsal space for ensembles, alongside additional state of the art suites dedicated to music technology.

Our extensive co-curricular programme includes a Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Chapel Choir, Concert Band, Swing Band, and a variety of instrumental ensembles such as Flute, Brass, and Saxophone groups. We also run a growing Music Production Club using our dedicated Mac suite.

The Chamber Choir sings at weekly Chapel services and major events such as Remembrance and Carol Services. They have performed as visiting choirs at prestigious venues including St Paul’s Cathedral, St George’s Chapel, Windsor, and Westminster Abbey. Chamber music is a particular strength, with ensembles regularly competing in the National Pro Corda Festival.

The department organises regular music tours abroad. Recent trips include performances at the Palco Venier Jazz Festival in Lake Garda and the Vienne Jazz Festival in France. Our Choral Society stages two major concerts annually, with recent repertoire including Mozart’s Requiem and Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Musical theatre is another highlight of the College’s cultural calendar, with past productions including Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and Hadestown.

Academic results continue to be exceptional. Many Old Brightonians pursue music at leading institutions, including Oxford and Cambridge, Leeds Conservatoire, NYU, King’s College London, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

• Provide inspirational teaching and leadership within the academic music department, not only to consolidate the important place of music within the school, but also to foster excellence in all that the department does.

• Promote the study of music and be a role model for both pupils and colleagues as an outstanding classroom practitioner.

• Oversee and manage the delivery of curriculum music lessons for all year groups.

• Liaise with the Director of Music and Deputy Head (Academic) in matters of setting and monitoring of pupils’ progress in Music.

• Develop and update schemes of work to ensure that a varied and inspiring curriculum is always maintained.

• Observe and support graduate and ECT’s to promote outstanding and inspiring pedagogy in the music classroom.

• Oversee public examination entries for music at GCSE and A-level and oversee all matters relating to the preparation and submission of coursework.

• Attend regular music departmental meetings and take a lead on matters relating to academic music.

• Attend regular head of department meetings.

• Oversee the provision of extra-curricular music theory lessons, particularly for lower ability musicians in the fifth and sixth forms.

• Lead on the department’s Oxbridge preparation programme and support all music pupils in university and conservatoire applications.

• Contribute to the pastoral life of the school as a tutor.

We are seeking a talented musician and educator who can deliver inspiring teaching in the classroom, and work collaboratively with pupils and colleagues to both maintain and develop the overall academic provision of the department. The post holder will take the lead in all matters related to music within the curriculum and supporting pupils with university and conservatoire admissions. The post would particularly suit a music educator with an excellent track record in the classroom who is passionate about pedagogy. The ability to inspire children is key, as is a willingness to support the ambition and values of the school and to be involved in a breadth of college life.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day).

There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our super-curricular Masterclass programme; this is a series of sessions focusing 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.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

Since January 2020 both departments have been based in Brighton’s new £55 million School of Science and Sport. Amongst a host of other world-class facilities, the building includes six dedicated biology laboratory spaces, six dedicated laboratory spaces for chemistry and ample administrative and technical workspace for staff. Both departments have a well-resourced preparation room with their own dedicated technician.

There are 18 members of staff across the two departments, both having their own Head of Department and a Deputy. Both teams are from a diverse range of backgrounds, including industry and academic research (through which some hold doctorates).

Both departments have a comprehensive Oxbridge programme, with much recent success in this area: in the last four years a total of 21 pupils have secured offers to study Biology and Chemistry.

The department has exclusive use of six very new laboratories and a preparation room on the top floor of the recently opened School of Science and Sport. The practical emphasis to teaching in the department is further supported by a dedicated glasshouse classroom and an experimental space on the roof of the building.

Public examination results are consistently outstanding. In 2025, 96% of pupils taking biology GCSE achieved a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE (68% 9) and 86% A*-A at A-level (49% A*). The department also has a very comprehensive support programme for candidates applying to Oxbridge and medicine, with much recent success in this area. Last Year 7 candidates went to Cambridge for medicine or biological natural sciences.

We have a range of activities to explore biology beyond the syllabus, including regular extension activities, external speakers, excellent links to local medical schools and universities, sixth form fieldwork days, and successful participation in national Biology competitions and events.

The subject is taught throughout Years 7 to 13. GCSE cohorts average around 210 pupils, with around 80 pupils per year group selecting the subject at A-level. It has consistently been the second most popular A-level subject at the College in recent years behind maths and has a very even gender split, with girls being in a very slight majority. At present we follow the Edexcel syllabuses for both the reformed 9-1 GCSE and A-level. Public examination results in recent years have been outstanding, achieving 97% 9-8 at GCSE (including 76% 9), and 89% A*-A (including 58% A*) at A-level in 2025.

Extension and enrichment activities abound in the department. Each year over 50 pupils take part in the RSC Olympiad and Cambridge Chemistry Challenge; both have seen a record number of ‘gold’ and ‘roentgenium’ awards, respectively.

Significant success is also achieved further down the school. In 2024 the Brighton College team was crowned national champions of the RSC Top of the Bench competition, and in each of the past five years a team of pupils have made it to the regional final of the Year 10 Chemistry Challenge and as of this year, we are the reigning regional champions. Weekly extension clubs for KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils are also extremely well attended. Overall, Chemistry is one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments at the College.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both subjects to GCSE and at least one of the subjects to A-level.

An ability to contribute towards both departments extension programmes, including a willingness to support pupils with applications to leading universities (including Oxford and Cambridge), will be a distinct advantage.

All teachers within the departments are expected to assist in the development of schemes of work, through the creation of teaching resources and the compilation of content for our Microsoft OneNote Notebooks and SharePoint.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies. Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application.

All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our super-curricular Masterclass programme; this a is a series of 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.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

First stage interviews are likely to take place on

• Compile and publish a weekly schedule for the Music Department (week ahead).
• Attend the weekly College wide ‘Week Ahead’ meeting.
• Co-ordinate ensemble set up with the Performing Arts Music Technician, as directed by ensemble leaders and head of section.
• Co-ordinate with the Theatre Operations Manager for set up cover needed during staff absences.
• Co-ordinate with the Performing Arts Technical and Facilities Manager for specialised technical assistance needed, providing the request at least five weeks in advance.
• Oversee the successful administration of all ensembles and the choral programme including room bookings and communication to both pupils and staff.
• Oversight of and make bookings for and manage the day to day running of music venues including bookings for non-music department events.
• Under guidance from the Performing Arts Technical and Facilities Manager and the Concerts and Recitals Manager act as the venue manager for the Sarah Abraham Recital Hall.
• Provide front of house assistance as requested by Concerts and Recitals Manager.
• Co-ordinate all elements needed for events and trip administration including; risk assessments, consent forms, bookings, transport and catering.
• Send parental letters for all co-curricular music items.
• Assist with the yearly set up/administration of SOCs co-curricular programme.
• Complete all administration required for the choral society rehearsals including room bookings, rehearsal schedules, processing fees, catering and acting as the point of contact for the choir members.
• Attend regular 1-1 meetings with the Director of Music.
• Attend and minute meetings where required by the Director of Music or Head of Academic Music.
• Attend departmental meetings hosted by the Performing Arts Technical and Facilities Manager.
• Assistance with Duke of Edinburgh trips and enrolment administration.
• Any reasonable management request.

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential.
• The candidate would be given ongoing training on the use of the Brighton College parent portal (the College’s online system that allows parents to pay and book onto trips) amongst other tools such as SOCs (where the co-curriculum is managed) and iSAMs (the College’s management information system). An ability and desire to learn the functionality of these pieces of software is essential.
• Demonstrable administrative experience with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to effectively manage your own workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A friendly and personable manner, with the ability to build strong working relationships across the College.
• The ability to show initiative and be proactive.
• A flexible and ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Experience of working in an education environment and/or front of house would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to work 22.5 hours per week. The working pattern for this role is Wednesday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. This role will work term time (35 Weeks) plus an additional four weeks (39 weeks total). Further discussions to take place at interview with regards to the possibility of increased hours for the right candidate.

The salary for this role is £13,798 per annum.

Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for the role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks.

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the ‘Careers’ page of our website.

Mathematics is one of the most popular and successful academic subjects at Brighton. The department consists of members of staff from a number of different backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to those with over two decades of experience. The common denominator being a love of mathematics and the ability to pass that joy on to the pupils.

The subject is taught throughout Years 7 to 11 in classes which generally range in size between 15 and 25. All pupils take Edexcel IGCSE Maths in Year 11, with around 100 also taking the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths. Around 200 will take A-level maths in Year 13 this year, of which two fifths will also take A-level further maths. We follow the Edexcel home syllabus for both the single and further A-level.

The results in recent years have been excellent, with the pupils regularly achieving 100% 9-6 at IGCSE including 64% grade 9. At A-level, 98% a chieved A*-B in both single and further maths, with well over 50% achieving an A* grade. The department also has a comprehensive Oxbridge programme, with much recent success in this area.

Recent years have seen record numbers of pupils achieving Gold Awards at all levels of the UKMT Maths Challenges, as well as reaching and succeeding in follow-on rounds such as the BMO, reflecting the emphasis on extension and enrichment within the department. Irrespective of background or experience, each member of the department is expected to be a reflective and forward looking practitioner.

The department is housed in a purpose built teaching block, finished in September 2017, which has enables the development of innovative teaching practices. The department has also been at the forefront of the school’s development in the use of Microsoft Surfaces as a teaching and learning aid, although candidates are not expected to immediately be proficient in this area.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Maths across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-level. They will be eager to contribute to the department's programme of activities, which encompasses extension for eager pupils of all ages as well as support for those finding the subject tough.

All teachers within the department are expected to assist in the development of schemes of work, as well as in the creation of teaching resources and the compilation of content for our Microsoft OneNote Notebooks and SharePoint.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our supercurricular Masterclass programme; this is a series of sessions focusing 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.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

• To conduct internal (including mock exams and admissions tests) and external exams in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Brighton College regulations and instructions.
• To have a key role in ensuring that the exam process is conducted in a fair and secure manner.

• Report to and be briefed by the Exams Officer prior to each exam session.
• Keep confidential exam question papers and materials secure before, during and after exams.
• Ensure exam rooms are set up according to the requirements outlined by JCQ and the awarding bodies and complete the pre-exam checklist.
• Admit candidates into exam rooms under formal exam conditions, whilst confirming their identities (where necessary), and assist in seating them according to the required arrangements.
• Distribute the correct question papers and exam materials to candidates.
• Instruct candidates in the conduct of their exams (including reading any erratum notices), deal with any questions and then start the exams.

• Supervise and observe candidates at all times and be vigilant throughout exams, dealing with candidate questions according to the regulations.
• Keep disruption in exam rooms to a minimum and deal with emergencies, irregularities/suspected malpractice or disruptions effectively. Recording and reporting all instances of these to the Exams Officer/Head of Examinations.
• Ensure late candidates are briefed, seated and allowed the full time to complete their exam, whilst minimising disruption to other candidates.
• Complete attendance registers and sign the seating plan, informing the Exams Officer of any absent candidates by following the absent candidate procedure.

• Instruct candidates in finishing their exams (including the printing and signing of typed scripts) and then collect exam scripts and materials.
• Check candidates’ names on scripts match the details on the attendance register and then dismiss candidates from the exam room. Securely return all exam scripts and materials to the Exams Officer.
• To ensure the exam rooms are prepared prior to the next exam.

• Undertake annual Safeguarding and Invigilator update training face to face, as part of this you would then need to complete an online training units after the face to face training. There would also be other review and update sessions will be conducted as required.
• Undertake, where required and where able, other duties requested by the Exams Officer, for example: Centre supervision of exam timetable clash candidates between exam sessions. Facilitating access arrangements for candidates, for example as a reader, scribe etc. (full training will be provided).
• Other exams-related administrative tasks including maintaining question paper security by supporting the ‘second pair of eyes check’.

• GCSE English and Maths A*-C (or equivalent).
• Experience of invigilation is not required as training in the role and duties of an invigilator will be provided.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Well-organised and thorough, with great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure or unexpected situations.
• Have effective communication skills. And good interpersonal skills with both candidates and staff.
• Be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms.
• Be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people.
• Be able to support candidates with exam access arrangements.
• Have an interest in working in a busy school environment and supporting candidates at an important time of their school career.
• Have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety.

• Experience of exams invigilation or similar.
• Experience of working with young people within an educational establishment.
• Competent IT skills, with the ability to set up, monitor and communicate instructions to computer users, including the ability to conduct computer-based listening exams and onscreen tests.

Invigilators are required on a zero-hour basis to cover a variety of hours. Applicants must be available throughout the year, including the summer months. The services you provide to the College will be on an ad-hoc basis. This means that whilst the College will try to give you as much notice as possible when offering work, there is no obligation on the part of the College to provide such work nor for you to accept any work offered.

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances are available, if you were not required to work the event.

• To assist in the games, music, drama and dance department, preparing equipment for lessons, supporting during lessons and on fixtures or in concerts and productions.
• To help with clubs and activities at lunchtimes and after school.
• To help with regular duties, supervising in the playgrounds and dining hall.
• To help manage the lost property system in school.
• To be responsible for tidying specific areas of the school.
• To assist staff with displays.
• The role may involve working in the EYFS with children from the age of three years old.
• Any other reasonable management request to support the day-to-day running of the school.

Brighton College is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community such a vibrant and stimulating environment. We are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils to their fullest potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain experience of working in a school. Experience of working in a school is not essential for this role, but you should be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in a school.

The role of a Gap Assistant involves assisting with the whole life of the School, including co-curricular activities. Candidates should point to areas of interest as part of their application.

The post-holder will be pro-active, organised and willing to go the extra mile. The ability to work well with colleagues at all levels and uphold a positive approach is essential.

• The post-holder will work 46.25 hours per week: 7.45am - 5.30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak, Monday to Friday inclusive.
• Some flexibility with start and finish times will be required.

• The role is term time only (35 weeks per year).
• Annual leave entitlement is included in the salary for this role.
• Holidays should be taken outside of the working weeks.

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils and the successful candidate 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 whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available for eligible employees, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions, the gym and swimming pool.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Access to books, magazines and DVD's from the College library.

• To ensure a high standard of care and education for all children, so that they are looked after in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• To maintain excellent levels of communication, with both staff and parents and to work collaboratively and supportively with all colleagues in school and other linked organisations.
• To plan creatively and resource effectively for indoor and outdoor continuous provision and engaging learning, working closely as a team regarding termly and weekly planning to ensure continuity and progression.
• To support children’s learning through interaction, extension, reinforcement and sensitive intervention, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to meet their potential and all pupil abilities are catered for.
• To ensure monitoring, recording, assessment and reporting are undertaken in accordance with school policies.
• To be responsible for robust pastoral care of the children and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the staff.
• To participate in overseeing the behaviour and discipline of the children in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To undertake observations of children individually and in groups and upload comments and assessments on to Tapestry, their online learning journal.
• To promote self-help skills and personal, social and emotional development in children.
• To meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication at all times.
• To market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending Open Mornings/weekend events and acting as ambassadors for the school.
• To follow and take an active part in school policies, procedures and professional development.
• To assist, in liaison with the specialist music teacher, the rehearsal and direction of children for concerts and services.
• To liaise closely with relevant members of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Learning Support and other staff members regarding any children for concern.
• To ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment; displays should be changed regularly and be relevant to or the result of current classroom work.
• To ensure good communication with parents at pick up time, via emails and in meetings as required, to support the development and wellbeing of the pupils.
• To ensure all pupil related paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (eg: child profiles, health matters etc.)
• To attend parents' evenings, Speech Day, school functions and Parent Association events (sometimes evenings/weekends) as required.
• To be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in the classrooms throughout the school.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend weekly staff meetings.
• To attend INSETS (sometimes evenings/weekends) and undertake continuous professional development.To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.

• An interest and commitment to the education and happiness of young children.
• An ability to lead collaboratively and sensitively.
• An excellent knowledge of relevant teaching curricular, including any recent changes.
• Experience and demonstrable impact in early years phonics and the teaching of reading and writing.
• Experience in teaching of mathematics in the EYFS.
• A positive approach to assisting and teaching.
• A caring attitude towards children and peers.
• Patience and tolerance when dealing with others.
• Energy and enthusiasm within a busy workplace.
• A creative outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• The ability to be fair and objective.
• The ability to work as a team member and independently.
• The ability to use initiative.
• A flexible approach and willingness to be flexible with others.
• A willingness to further own professional development.
• To hold a Paediatric First Aid (PFA) qualification.
• To be a good communicator.
• To have a sense of humour!

Brighton College is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community such a vibrant and stimulating environment. The academic success of our school is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching.

The Biology department is part of one of the country’s leading Science departments in terms of results, facilities and educational innovation. Since January 2020 the department has been based in Brighton’s new £55 million School of Science and Sport. Amongst a host of other world-class facilities, the building includes six dedicated biology laboratory spaces, ample dynamic storage and technical workspace for staff. The department has a well-resourced preparation room with its own dedicated technician.

The team consists of 10 members of staff (including the Head of Department, and a Deputy) from a range of diverse backgrounds. The subject is taught as a separate science at KS3, and all pupils study all three sciences at GCSE, with the majority taking the separate sciences pathway for which they achieve very strong results at A-Level. At present we follow the Edexcel syllabus for GCSE and OCR A Biology for A-Level. Results in recent years have been excellent, with pupils achieving Grade 9s at 68% and 96% A*-B at A-Level, with 96% Grades 8–9 at GCSE and 86% A*-A at A-Level in August 2025.

The department also has a comprehensive co-curricular offering. Pupils have secured 16 Oxbridge offers in biology related course in the past two years. Departmental activities and standards are high, and we pride ourselves in the richness and workings of the universe. By taking pupils beyond the constraints of the syllabus, the department aims to develop their problem solving and analytical skills in preparation for the rigorous undergraduate study. In recent years, pupils have achieved an abundance of awards in the British Biology Olympiad competitions.

The department also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as weekly Science Club, Med Soc and an annual trip to Wakehurst Place.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, development and delivery of all aspects of the Biology department, as well as ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. They will lead a team of enthusiastic and highly motivated teachers in their progress and career development.

They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire others by the passion they have, communicate their love of Biology, and translate this into a curriculum which instils creativity, diversity and challenge amongst all pupils. They will devise and oversee the department’s extension programme: this will include supporting pupils with applications to leading universities (including Oxford and Cambridge).

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day).

There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our supercurricular Masterclass programme; this is a series of sessions focusing 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.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

Languages continue to thrive at Brighton College, with the vibrant Russian department playing a key role in that success. The department currently consists of two members of teaching staff, as well as a native speaking assistant. The subject is offered to all year groups in the school, with separate sets in Year 9 for experienced learners and beginners. Russian remains a popular choice of language for non-native speakers, with heritage and native speakers prepared for examinations separately via a bespoke programme.

We follow the Edexcel syllabus for GCSE and A-level, and results in recent years have been excellent. Last year, 100% achieved 9-8 at GCSE, and 100% have achieved an A* at A-level for the past two years. Another point of pride is the amount of sixth form pupils continuing the subject at university, with several securing places at Oxbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to join a relatively young department, helping to promote an unusual language option that attracts curious and committed pupils, but needs passionate and dynamic teachers to promote it. Teaching Russian at Brighton College is a varied and rewarding experience, from helping pupils take their first steps with the Cyrillic alphabet, to teaching advanced cultural and linguistic topics to small groups of highly motivated Sixth Form pupils. The department has also offered a trip to Tallinn in Estonia in the February half term, where pupils have attended Russian language classes in addition to sightseeing.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Russian across the curriculum, from Year 7 to Year 13 and to be an advocate for the learning of the language at every opportunity. A drive to help pupils achieve the best possible public examination results, and the ability to convince pupils of the merits of learning Russian, will be crucial.

A willingness to support pupils with applications to leading universities (including Oxford and Cambridge), will be an advantage, as would the willingness to lead and expand the current programme of trips. The ability to offer an additional foreign language, particularly German, would also be an advantage, but this is by no means essential.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our supercurricular Masterclass programme; this is a series of sessions focusing 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.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

• Provide five-star customer service at all times.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate information to all visitors, governors, staff and pupils in a professional manner.
• Ensure all interactions are handled with courtesy and respect, even in challenging situations.
• Provide Security/Concierge Front of House presence on College properties.
• To be proactive regarding the security of the College, Prep School, and offsite premises.
• To be alert for possible intruders.
• Man the Security Lodge when not required elsewhere.
• Liaise with organisers of events being held during duty shift. This will include external clients as well as College staff and pupils.
• Ensuring the safety and security of pupils, staff and governors on campus.
• Ensuring the safety and security of visitors to the College.
• Monitoring of traffic and traffic control at specified times.
• Basic investigation and report writing.
• Unlock and secure exits, entrances and buildings on College premises at designated times.
• Random patrol of College grounds and buildings.
• Respond to alarms (fire, burglar etc.).
• Respond to emergency calls from staff, pupils and the Health Centre
• To respond to any other reasonable management request.

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Must have a current SIA Door Supervisor qualification (essential).
• Customer service experience (essential).
• Genuine interest in working within a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm in demanding situations.
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Ability to interact with all types of people with courtesy and tact.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good IT skills.

40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) on a rota system between the hours of 06:30 and 23:00. This will be five out of seven days per week, including some weekends and bank holidays. Depending on the shift worked within the rota system, the actual hours worked in a week may be greater or less than 40. However, when averaged over the rota period (currently seven weeks) hours worked will not be more than 40 per week.

Flexibility with regard to working hours is essential.

Overtime, at generous rates outside of core hours, is available on occasion.

23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service (of which 3 days need to be taken between Christmas and New Year when the College is closed).

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the ‘Careers’ page of our website.