Prep School Art Specialist in City of Westminster

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a thriving independent preparatory school in central London, educating boys and girls from age 2 to 13. Guided by core values of confidence, curiosity, and kindness, the school offers a broad, ambitious, and enriching education with strong emphasis on creativity, academic excellence, and outstanding pastoral care. Located beside Exhibition Road in London’s cultural quarter, the school makes use of its location to inspire artistic creativity through access to world-class galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and inspiring Art Specialist to teach pupils from Year 1 to Year 8. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Art as part of a collaborative and expanding department, delivering a vibrant and ambitious art curriculum. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across a wide range of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and photography, encouraging students to develop strong technical foundations and imaginative expression. You will participate in enrichment, organising clubs, exhibitions, competitions, and creative events, and take advantage of the school’s central London location through gallery and museum visits. You will 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 an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality art lessons across media (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, digital art, photography).
• Contribute to enrichment: clubs, exhibitions, competitions, and events; organise gallery/museum visits.
• Collaborate with Head of Art and the department to shape a vibrant curriculum and utilise new facilities.
• Support whole-school life through trips, events, and pastoral care; model confidence, curiosity, and kindness.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree in Art or a related subject, QTS (or equivalent), with experience teaching art at Key Stage 1, 2, and/or 3.
• Inspiring communicator with excellent classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Passion for developing young artists; interest in photography, enrichment activities, curriculum development, or experience preparing pupils for senior school exams is a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience.
• Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments provided during Term Time.
• Generous school holidays and public holidays.
• School fee discount.
• Exclusive third-party discounts.
• Ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head of Art and help shape an art department with exciting new facilities.
• A warm, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• Exceptional enrichment opportunities through our central London location.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (pro rata for part-time appointments).
• A vibrant and welcoming school community.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date: 9am, Monday 23 February 2026. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.