French and Spanish Teacher; Maternity Cover

French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover) 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. As a part of the award‑winning Brighton College family of schools, we nurture a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority. In an environment of academic excellence and opportunities beyond the classroom, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child, fostering curiosity and confidence as they grow.

Brighton College Prep Kensington is an ambitious and innovative school, committed to nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence in every child.

The Brighton College family of schools is renowned worldwide for its academic excellence, creativity and commitment to kindness. With schools in the UK, Asia and the Middle East, the family shares a common ethos of high ambition combined with a deep focus on the individual child. Pupils are encouraged to be curious, confident and compassionate, thriving in environments that celebrate innovation and individuality.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ 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 is proudly unique while our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

We nurture unique student personalities and strengths, support them academically, socially and emotionally, and provide rich knowledge, opportunities and best practices. We open our classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child receives a world‑class education that remains rooted in our own school community.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to teach French and Spanish to pupils aged 2‑13, who will be willing to make a wider contribution to the life of this ambitious, busy and exciting school. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching that shines through in the classroom. They will enjoy teaching pupils across varying age groups and demonstrate a warm manner, initiative, excellent organisational and communication skills.

Creativity, the ability to build strong rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents, and the capacity to think beyond the curriculum are all essential.

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third‑party discounts
• Professional Development

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:
30th November 2025
. If you are interested, please and refer to the Applicant Pack.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 are included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and to 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.