Prep School Art Specialist in London

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, 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.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prep School Art Specialist to join our fantastic team.

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 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.

Benefits include a competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience, enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments during Term Time, generous school holidays and public holidays, school fee discount, exclusive third-party discounts, and ongoing professional development.

The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive Head of Art, help shape an art department with exciting new facilities on the horizon, and enjoy a warm, supportive, and collaborative working environment awaits you.

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 9am, Monday 23rd February 2026. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.