Prep School Art Specialist

About the School-Brighton College Prep Kensington

Welcome to Brighton College Prep Kensington. We are a thriving independent preparatory school in central London, educating boys and girls from the age of 2 to 13. Guided by our core values of confidence, curiosity and kindness, we offer a broad, ambitious and enriching education that places strong emphasis on creativity, academic excellence, and outstanding pastoral care.

As part of the Brighton College family of schools, widely regarded as the leading co‑educational school group in the UK, we benefit from a strong shared ethos while retaining our own distinctive character. Named London Independent School of the Year finalists in 2025, we are recognised for our innovative approach and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Situated beside Exhibition Road, at the heart of London’s cultural quarter, we make exceptional use of our location to inspire artistic creativity through access to world‑class galleries, museums and cultural institutions.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a proud member of the Brighton College Family of Schools which includes Brighton College, three other UK based Prep Schools and a growing network of schools around the world. Brighton College is synonymous with academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a commitment to the Arts, Sports and extracurricular pursuits.

Being a member of both Cognita and the Brighton College Family offers significant development opportunities and collaboration for our staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring Art Specialist to teach pupils from Year 1 to Year 8, nurturing imagination, technical skill and artistic confidence.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Art as part of a collaborative and expanding department, contributing to the delivery of a vibrant and ambitious art curriculum. You will contribute to a growing and forward‑thinking department, helping to shape a vibrant curriculum and make full use of new and enhanced art facilities.

You will plan and deliver high‑quality lessons across a wide range of media—drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, digital art and photography—encouraging pupils to develop both strong technical foundations and imaginative expression.

You will play an active role in enrichment, organising clubs, exhibitions, competitions and creative events, and will make the most of the school’s central London location through gallery and museum visits.

You will also contribute to whole‑school life through trips, events and pastoral support, acting as a positive role model who embodies confidence, curiosity and kindness.

A passion for photography and an interest in developing photographic work within the curriculum and co‑curricular programme would be a particular advantage.

You bring a degree in Art or a related subject, QTS (or equivalent) and experience teaching art at Key Stage 1, 2, and/or 3. You are an inspiring communicator with excellent…