Director of Futures

Downe House has an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and strategic candidate to become our Director of Futures on a full time, permanent basis.

Downe House is a leading UK independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 - 18. Downe has long enjoyed a reputation for delivering a world-class education, focused on outstanding academic and extracurricular provision, and pastoral excellence. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and strategic senior colleague to become our Director of Futures and lead a programme that enables pupils to thrive in an evolving global landscape. This is a key role preparing pupils to make decisions about their future pathways and explore opportunities with confidence, purpose and curiosity. The Director of Futures will lead a small team to drive their vision and strategy for higher education guidance, careers' education and the development of future-ready skills. Working collaboratively across all departments, they will identify innovative and creative ways to inspire and engage pupils to discover how they will have impact, success and fulfilment when they leave school. This is a full-time, permanent appointment on a teaching contract with some teaching and tutorial responsibilities. Our attractive staff benefits include:

• 21% employer contribution to pension, or 16% contribution plus 5% pay increase
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover
• Regular CPD opportunities
• Provision of delicious free meals and on-site parking
• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities
• A vibrant and supportive staff community