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.