Head of Prep School (FS1 - Year 5)

Summary

We are seeking an inspirational, charismatic and ambitious Head to lead Brighton College’s outstanding Prep School in Al Ain (from FS1 (KG) to Year 5), with a start date of August 2025 (negotiable for the right candidate).

Detail

We are seeking an inspirational, charismatic and ambitious Head to lead Brighton College’s outstanding Prep School in Al Ain, with a start date of August 2025 (negotiable for the right candidate).

The successful candidate will have strong leadership experience with a track record of delivering academic excellence, supported by outstanding pastoral and co-curricular programmes (from FS1 (KG) to Year 5) that are essential to the success of any Brighton College school. The role will require creativity, innovation, the ability to lead strategically, and the political, cultural and commercial sensitivity to be able to work effectively with our excellent partners in the UAE, together with other external agencies. An understanding of the qualities needed to run an outstanding school will be essential, as will an enthusiasm for working within the Brighton College group. We expect our leaders to lead with authenticity, purpose and a deep-seated commitment to the progress and development of each and every pupil within the school.

We are looking for an educational leader with the energy and vision to lead this world-class academic institution, distinctive in its own right but with the Brighton College DNA running right through the school.

This opportunity represents an exciting professional challenge for a proven senior leader who shares our aim of developing well-educated, respectful and intellectually curious young boys and girls ready to take a full, active and positive role in the world. The Head of Prep School will report directly to the Head Master of Brighton College Al Ain and play a key role as a member of our College Leadership Team (CLT).

Please refer to the attached candidate brief for full details, including the qualifications and qualities required.

Documents

• BCAA Job Description - Head of Prep School - for August 2025

Further Information

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-prep-school-fs1-year-5-united-arab-emirates-2148091