Head of Futures

ISC group; Christ's Hospital; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinctive educational institution in Horsham is seeking a Head of Futures to lead the newly created Futures Department. The role focuses on careers, higher education guidance, and life skills for students from Year 7 to Year 13. The ideal candidate will design a transformative seven-year Futures Programme, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student preparedness for a rapidly changing world. This role is an opportunity to impact future generations positively.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership, preferably in secondary education.
• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive educational program.
• Strong communication skills to work with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Futures Department focusing on careers and employability.
• Design a seven-year Futures Programme for students.
• Collaborate with school leadership and alumni for program integration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Head of Futures

Christ’s Hospital, Horsham

Full-time, term time + 5 weeks (with up to 10 Saturday mornings across the year; commensurate morning/afternoon off in the week as appropriate).

Start date: Lent Term 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Role context

Christ’s Hospital, one of the UK’s most distinctive and historic schools, is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven professional to lead our newly created Futures Department, encompassing careers, higher education guidance, employability, and life skills education from Year 7 through to Year 13.

This is an exceptional opportunity to design and deliver a transformational seven-year Futures Programme, helping our pupils build the knowledge, confidence, and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The successful candidate will bring creativity, empathy, and strategic insight to a role that works across the full breadth of school life, collaborating with the Heads of PSHE and Learning for Life, Heads of Year, the Sixth Form team, Senior Leadership and our vibrant alumni network.

At Christ’s Hospital, our mission to challenge inequality through transformational education shapes everything we do. The Head of Futures will ensure that every student, regardless of background, leaves prepared to navigate a rapidly changing world.

It is anticipated that this role will evolve and grow in the coming years as the school develops its Futures provision towards national excellence. We are therefore looking for someone who combines strong practical experience with the vision to build and shape a programme of lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the newly created Futures Department, encompassing careers, higher education guidance, employability, and life skills education from Year 7 to Year 13.
• Design and deliver a seven-year Futures Programme that builds knowledge, confidence, and skills for a rapidly changing world.
• Collaborate with Heads of PSHE and Learning for Life, Heads of Year, the Sixth Form team, Senior Leadership, and the alumni network to integrate Futures provision across the school.

Application and selection

For full details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or to find out more about our school, please visit our website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk or to apply through the TES website please click the link below

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to accept CVs alone and may not respond to such applications. Please complete the application form found on the application link.

Closing date 23rd Feb 2026

Interview date: week commencing 2nd March 2026.

Safeguarding and equality

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1120090.