Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

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 academic excellence, creativity, and outstanding pastoral care at its heart. As part of the Brighton College family of schools, widely regarded as the leading co‑educational school group in the UK, we benefit from a strong shared ethos while retaining our own distinctive character.

In 2025 we were named London Independent School of the Year finalists, reflecting our innovative approach and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Situated beside Exhibition Road in the museum district of central London, we offer pupils an exceptional learning environment enriched by immediate access to world‑class cultural and scientific institutions.

As an Apple School, we believe in the thoughtful and purposeful use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. We are ambitious in our use of digital innovation whilst remaining committed to the highest standards of academic rigour, outstanding pedagogy, and meaningful human interaction in the classroom.

We are making significant investment in new and enhanced facilities, ensuring that pupils benefit from an unrivalled prep school experience in central London. These developments reflect the school’s ambition to provide outstanding learning, pastoral, and enrichment provision within an exceptional setting, preparing pupils not only for senior school success but for life beyond the classroom.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries 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.

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 worldwide. Our family offers significant development opportunities and collaboration for staff.

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 is a significant whole‑school leadership role responsible 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. They will demonstrate the ability to lead strategic initiatives while maintaining a relentless focus on classroom practice and pupil outcomes.

The Head of Teaching, Learning and Innovation 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. They will also play a central role in shaping and embedding the school’s distinctive educational identity, including the continued development of key Brighton College initiatives such as Mini MBA, the Arete Pathway, Pathways & Bridges, and the House system.

The role also includes strategic oversight of charity, partnerships, outreach, sustainability, inclusion, innovation, and character education, ensuring that pupils develop not only academically, but also as compassionate, outward‑looking, and 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,…