Prep School Art Specialist

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Cultivate Creativity in London’s Cultural Heart

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a thriving independent school where creativity, confidence, and kindness are at the core of our mission. As a 2025 London Independent School of the Year finalist, we take pride in our innovative approach and our unique location beside Exhibition Road, which allows us to use world-class museums and galleries as an extension of our classrooms. We are looking for an inspiring Art Specialist to join our expanding department in September 2026. This is a chance to work in a “world-class” environment within the global Cognita family, nurturing the artistic voices of students aged 5 to 13 while benefiting from the prestige and shared ethos of the Brighton College network.

Who We Are Looking For:

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 classroom management, a commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for developing young artists. An interest in photography, enrichment activities, curriculum development, or experience preparing pupils for senior school exams will be a strong advantage.

Why You’ll Flourish in Our Art Department

This role offers the rare opportunity to help shape a growing department as we move toward enhanced, state-of-the-art art facilities. Working alongside an experienced Head of Art, you will deliver a multi-media curriculum spanning everything from ceramics to digital photography. We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and a generous holiday schedule. Beyond the studio, you will enjoy free term-time lunches, school fee discounts, and unparalleled professional development opportunities across 90 schools worldwide. If you are a creative visionary eager to lead gallery visits and inspire technical excellence in a warm, collaborative community, we invite you to apply.