Head of Brighton College Lisbon

Job Summary

Applications for this role should not be made through the Brighton College applications portal but should be directed to Saxton Bampfylde Ltd using the links in the announcement below.

Brighton College and Intellego Education are building a high-quality family of premium schools across continental Europe. The intent is to open schools in a number of key European cities, to complement both Intellego’s existing schools, and the Brighton College group of schools. Brighton College Lisbon will open in September 2027 as one of the first three schools for this partnership.

Accordingly, Intellego Education and Brighton College are seeking an outstanding, inspirational and ambitious Head to lead Brighton College Lisbon, and be available to start on, or between, September 2026 and September 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to set up, and shape the development of, a brand‑new K-12 school in the centre of Lisbon.

We are looking to appoint a Head with the energy and vision to grow this school into a world‑class academic institution. The school will cater for pupils aged 3 to 18, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.

This opportunity would suit either a serving Head, or an experienced senior leader, such as a Deputy Head, Vice Principal or Head of Senior School, who is now looking for their first step into headship. The successful candidate will combine a track record of highly successful leadership experience, developed in the UK and/or internationally, with the cultural awareness and global perspective to inspire an entire school community and manage diverse stakeholder relationships.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Intellego Education on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBTNB. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com.

Applications should be received by 5pm on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Details

• Category: Senior School Teaching
• Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: A salary package that reflects the seniority of the role and the profile and ambitions of the school. In addition, the package of benefits will include a relocation allowance, subsidised accommodation, fee remission, private medical insurance and flights. More details will be shared with candidates progressing to the final round of interviews.