Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

School Overview

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a thriving independent preparatory school located 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 academic excellence, creativity, and outstanding pastoral care at its heart.

As part of the Brighton College Family of Schools and the global Cognita network, we benefit from a strong shared ethos while retaining our own distinctive character. We are an Apple School and continue to invest in new and enhanced facilities, ensuring pupils benefit from an unrivalled prep school experience in an exceptional setting.

We are seeking an outstanding, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation to provide strategic leadership across the whole school (ages 2‑13). This significant whole‑school leadership role has responsibility for driving excellence in teaching and learning, shaping innovation, overseeing digital strategy, and ensuring that academic provision remains ambitious, inclusive, research‑informed, and future‑facing. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of pedagogy, curriculum innovation, assessment, and professional development, and will demonstrate the ability to lead strategic initiatives while maintaining a relentless focus on classroom practice and pupil outcomes.

The head will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department, and teaching staff to ensure that teaching across the school is engaging, evidence‑informed, inclusive, and aligned with the school’s values and strategic vision. The role also includes strategic oversight of charity, partnerships, outreach, sustainability, inclusion, innovation, and character education, ensuring that pupils develop academically and as compassionate, outward‑looking, socially responsible young people.

• A degree and recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience as a Senior Leader or Head of Department, with clear evidence of success in improving teaching and learning outcomes.
• Proven experience of successful leadership in teaching and learning, curriculum development, or innovation.
• Strong understanding of educational research, pedagogy, and assessment.
• Experience leading professional development and supporting staff growth.
• Excellent understanding of digital learning and the purposeful use of educational technology.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting assessment data and evaluating impact.
• Commitment to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Outstanding communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A commitment to the wider life of a busy prep school community, including trips, enrichment, and House routines.

• Experience planning or leading residential trips or ambitious enrichment programmes.
• Experience with in an independent or preparatory school setting.
• Experience leading whole‑school strategic initiatives.
• Experience in founding, developing, or working within a new or rapidly growing school environment.
• Experience working across a wide range of educational settings, including international schools or international educational contexts.
• Experience working within an Apple School or 1:1 device environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning, and curriculum progression across the full 2‑13 age range.
• Experience of educational research or action research projects.
• Further study or professional qualifications in educational research, teaching and learning, leadership, or pedagogy.
• Proven experience in leading or working within SEND and/or EAL departments.
• Understanding of sustainability education and environmental initiatives in schools.

• Joining Brighton College Prep Kensington offers the opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking school community with high ambitions for both pupils and staff.
• Our central London location, beside…