At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire creativity in students through engaging Art and 3D Design lessons.
- Company: Join a leading independent school with a focus on academic excellence and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, free lunches, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for clubs, exhibitions, and enrichment activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young artists and foster a vibrant creative culture.
- Qualifications: Degree in Art and Design and a Secondary PGCE required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn's Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world's most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn's, south London's finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent's Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead became Alleyn's schools. Alleyn's Regent's Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3-11. Alleyn's Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn's ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Art & 3D Design to join our fantastic team.
About the Role: As Teacher of Art and 3D Design, you will join a thriving and highly creative Visual Arts Department, teaching students across Key Stages 3-5. You will deliver engaging lessons that encourage creativity, experimentation and independent thinking, using a range of traditional and contemporary media. Working alongside experienced colleagues and practising artists, you will contribute to a collaborative department that values innovation, high standards and a positive learning environment. Beyond the classroom, you will play an active role in the wider life of the department through clubs, exhibitions, trips and enrichment activities, helping to foster a vibrant culture of creativity across the school. This is a permanent, part-time position available for an immediate start. The successful candidate will be required to work four days per week until the Christmas break to support a smooth transition, before moving to the permanent three-day-per-week working pattern from January.
Who We Are Looking For: You will be a passionate and enthusiastic Art and 3D Design teacher with strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire young people to achieve their potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will bring excellent organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. A degree in Art and Design (or a related subject) and a Secondary PGCE are essential. Experience working in a secondary school setting and confidence using ICT to support teaching and learning will enable you to make a positive contribution to this successful department from the outset.
Benefits at Cognita:
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Ongoing professional development
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. 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 closing date for the right applicant.
Teacher of Art & 3D Design employer: Cognita Schools
Cognita Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to comprehensive training programmes and the opportunity to shape the future of AI in education. Our inclusive culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change in the learning landscape.
