Director of Futures
- Organisation: Kingston Grammar School
- Location: Surrey
- Tenure: Term Time
- Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026
Reporting to the Senior Deputy Head Academic, the Director of Futures plays a pivotal role in preparing students for life beyond school.
This strategic leadership position is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive careers and futures programme that spans from Lower School through to Sixth Form.
The role includes oversight of careers events, the KGS Accelerator programme, work experience and apprenticeships ensuring students are informed, inspired, and equipped to make confident decisions about their futures. The Director of Futures along with the Head of Sixth Form jointly oversees the work of the Higher Education Lead.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in careers education, university admissions, or related fields plus knowledge of current issues in futures education.
This is a permanent, full-time post working 40 hours per week in term time (Monday to Friday), plus three weeks (180 hours) to allow for time to attend evening events, A level results, parent and student careers events.
A full job description can be found here: https://issuu.com/kingstongrammarschool/docs/director_of_futures_
The closing date for applications is Monday; 2nd March 2026 at 9am. Application is by completing the KGS application form. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted in lieu of an application form. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
For queries regarding this role, please email: hr@kgs.org.uk
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
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Reporting to the Senior Deputy Head Academic, the Director of Futures plays a pivotal role in preparing students for life beyond school.
Description
This strategic leadership position is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive careers and futures programme that spans from Lower School through to Sixth Form.
The role includes oversight of careers events, the KGS Accelerator programme, work experience and apprenticeships ensuring students are informed, inspired, and equipped to make confident decisions about their futures. The Director of Futures along with the Head of Sixth Form jointly oversees the work of the Higher Education Lead.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in careers education, university admissions, or related fields plus knowledge of current issues in futures education.
This is a permanent, full-time post working 40 hours per week in term time (Monday to Friday), plus three weeks (180 hours) to allow for time to attend evening events, A level results, parent and student careers events.
A full job description can be found here: https://issuu.com/kingstongrammarschool/docs/director_of_futures_
The closing date for applications is Monday; 2nd March 2026 at 9am. Application is by completing the KGS application form. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted in lieu of an application form. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
For queries regarding this role, please email: hr@kgs.org.uk
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
