About the School - Brighton College Prep Kensington:
Welcome to Brighton College Prep Kensington, a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13.
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 a strong emphasis on intellectual curiosity, cultural understanding, and academic excellence.
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 are uniquely placed to enrich classical learning through access to world-class museums, collections, and institutions.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Classics Teacher to join our fantastic team.
About the Brighton College Family of Schools:
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.
About Cognita:
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.
About The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Classics Specialist to teach pupils from Year 3 upwards, fostering a love of the classical world, its languages, literature, history, and lasting influence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a vibrant and ambitious Classics curriculum and will contribute actively to the academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school. The ability to teach Latin and/or Greek is viewed very positively and will help further enrich provision as the subject continues to develop.
In this role, you will teach Classics to pupils from Year 3 upwards, inspiring curiosity about the ancient world and fostering a love of language, literature, mythology, and classical civilisation. You will deliver engaging lessons in Latin and/or Greek, preparing pupils for senior school entrance exams and scholarship assessments where appropriate. As the department continues to grow, you will help shape a coherent, forward‑thinking curriculum and contribute fresh ideas to support its ongoing development. You will extend learning beyond the classroom by running clubs, workshops, competitions, and enrichment opportunities, making full use of the school’s central London setting, including museums and cultural institutions. You will also play an active role in wider school life through sports, themed weeks, trips, assemblies, and whole‑school events, modelling the school’s values of confidence, curiosity, and kindness.
Full-time preferred; part-time applications will also be considered.
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Who We Are Looking For:
You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Classics specialist with a relevant degree and QTS (or equivalent). You bring strong classroom practice, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging pupils in the ancient world. You will enjoy collaborating with colleagues, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting pupils’ wellbeing within a caring pastoral framework. Experience in independent schools, Latin or Greek teaching, or exam preparation is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits at Cognita:
•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
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: 9am, Friday 27th February 2026.
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.