Prep School Classics Teacher

About the School-Brighton College Prep Kensington

Welcometo Brighton College Prep Kensington, a happy and vibrant school for boys andgirls 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 has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Classics Teacher to join our fantastic team.

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.

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.

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 lifeof the school. The ability to teach Latin and/or Greekis 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…