Head of Senior Curriculum and Education

Head of Senior Curriculum and Education (BCI)

Location: Brighton

Salary: The salary for this role will depend upon skills and experience.

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

The College International (BCI) is growing a family of outstanding international schools that reflects the high-quality premium education offered by the College.

The successful candidate's primary task is to focus on the delivery of high educational standards in the 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 Head of Senior Curriculum and Education reports directly, and is accountable, to the Chief Education Officer of BCI who is responsible for the educational delivery across all their international schools. The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education will work closely, and be directed by, the Deputy CEOs for new and existing schools. This role would suit either a current senior leader, or an experienced middle leader, who can demonstrate success in curriculum development and assessment. 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 the College school. Experience and knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme is important in this role and candidates will be expected to show the ability to gain such knowledge if they have no direct experience of the IB.

The College International comprises a diverse team of highly talented colleagues, with expertise in education, marketing, admissions, finance, architecture and design. The Head of Senior Curriculum and Education 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 involves being based in the College, although the candidate should have flexibility for some overseas travel in order to support the educational development of the College international schools around the world, and collaborate with colleagues. The 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 exceptional professional opportunity for a proven secondary/senior education leader to shape and sustain world-class education within their international schools.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

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, supporting 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 the 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.

To Apply

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